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John Senex
A NEW MAP OF THE WORLD from the Latest Observations.

1720s

About the Item

The title continues “…. Most Humbly Inscribd [sic] to his Royal Highness George Prince of Wales.” A fine British produced double hemisphere world map. On this map, California is shown as an island on the main double hemisphere map and shown as a peninsula in the two smaller projections. The map has four hemispherical projections in outer corners, two zonal projections, and an armillary sphere that is flanked by Hercules and Ulysses. The title cartouche is flanked by putti and representations of the four continents. This map is in good to very good condition and nicely colored. There is a mild stain in the left margin. John Senex (1678-1740) was an English cartographer, engraver, and explorer. He was one of the foremost mapmakers in England during the early 18th century.
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    1720s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Width: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Depth: 0.94 in (2.39 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
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    Seller: #605651stDibs: LU33126979882
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