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Auction 165, Lot 21

"Planisphere Physique ou l'on voit du Pole Septentrional ce que l'on Connoit de Terres et de Mers...", Buache/Dezauche

Subject: World

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.4 x 13 inches
44.2 x 33 cm
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This uncommon and unusual thematic map is presented on a North Polar projection and depicts the tracks of several important explorers including Tasman, Halley and Magellan. The color-coding identifies which landmasses drain into the various bodies of water around the world. Inland detail is confined to rivers and major mountain ranges depicted with strong hachures. In North America there is a large Sea of the West and a nearly complete Northwest Passage. Australia is still shown with a conjectural coastline, making it considerably too wide. The continent connects to both New Guinea and Terre du St. Esprit (the Land of the Holy Ghost), discovered by Queiroz. Engraved by Desbruslins.

References: McGuirk #60; Phillips (Maps) p. 1091; Potter pp.178-9 (illus).

Condition: B+

Full original color on paper with a "B [heart] R" watermark, light toning along the centerfold, and marginal soiling. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 11/15/2017

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