"Nieuwe Kaart van Tartarie, na de Alderlaaste Ondekking int ligt Gebragt", Tirion, Isaac
Subject: Northern Asia
Period: 1732 (dated)
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Color: Black & White
Size:
13.7 x 11.1 inches
34.8 x 28.2 cm
This is a very handsome and detailed chart of the northern regions of Asia reflecting the recent discoveries in Kamchatka by Witsen with the icy cape Kaap Suetoinos, which was believed to render it impossible to sail round the north-eastern tip of Asia. Compagnie Land is shown off the southern coast of Kamchatka. Title in block style and a small compass rose decorates the chart.
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Condition: B+
Issued folding and trimmed to just inside the border at right. There is a 0.75" edge tear at right that has been archivally closed on verso with old paper.
