Subject: Eastern Hemisphere
Period: 1745 (dated)
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Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.5 x 19.5 inches
49.5 x 49.5 cm
This fine map of the Eastern Hemisphere is presented in Delisle's scientific style without decorations. In Asia, Japan is joined with a large island labeled Terra Incognita. Australia is beginning to take shape with Tasman's discoveries shown. Engraved by Des Rosiers.
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Condition: B+
A nice impression on watermarked paper with wide margins, a paper flaw in Antarctic Circle, and very light toning along centerfold.