A New Map Of Asia Divided Into Its Empires And Kingdoms ...
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A large, scarce two-sheet map of Asia with the title, "A New Map Of Asia, Divided Into Its Empires And Kingdoms With All The European Settlements In The East Indies; Drawn From The Best Geographers, With Great Improvements From The Sieurs D'Anville & Robert". This particular map appears to be a separate issue rather than from a formal atlas although it shows evidence of having been bound, hence its survival. The impression is good and strong with a clear plate mark while Sayer's address is shown at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street. Geographically the map extends from the Red Sea to Japan and the Philippines with a partial outline for Papua New Guinea shown. The title cartouche in the upper right corner is surrounded by images of the "Orient", while in the opposite corner a table of text gives, "A General Division of the Continent and Islands of Asia", thus detailing the European settlements and possessions - none of which seem to post-date 1757. Some wear to old folds and a few marginal nicks, nevertheless an acceptable example of a rare map.
region: Maps of Asia - The Continent |
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