"Nova Delineatio Totius Orbis Terrarum Auctore I.V. Meurs", Meurs, Jacob van

This map is based on Arnold Colom's wonderfully graphic depiction of the world from the first world maritime atlas. In the Western Hemisphere the Island of California is separated from Nova Albion, which stretches towards Asia and off the map. The western coast of New Zealand appears, as do several other important Pacific islands. Australia is partially mapped, with a suggested attachment to New Guinea and only the southern tip of Tasmania. Superb engravings surround the map with four statuesque female allegorical representations the elements of Fire, Air, Water and Earth. Between the cusps of the map, Day is represented by Apollo; Night by his sister Diana. Each hemisphere includes a strapwork cartouche. The Dutch title (Werelt Caart Nieuwlyx uytgegeven) appears in the cartouche in the Eastern Hemisphere. Meurs' map was later copied by Van der Aa, which is more commonly available.

References: Shirley #417.

Condition: A

Lovely impression and attractive color.