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Mappe-Monde Celeste Terrestre et Historique Augmentee des Vouages et Decouvertes du Celebre Capitaine Cook... Author: Brion de la Tour, Louis Place: Paris Publisher: Chez Desnos Date: 1786 Description: Copper-engraved double-hemisphere map of the world atop columns of engraved text, with many elaborate decorative elements; hand colored, with gilt highlights to the decorative elements. Map portion measures approx. 54x93.5 cm, overall 103.5x93.5 cm (40¾x36¾"). Rare, richly detailed double-hemisphere world map, a reissue of N. Jaugeon's map of 1688, updated to reflect the discoveries of Captain Cook. Tasmania is attached to Australia, and Nouvelle Guinee Terre des Papous is depicted with an incomplete coastline. In Asia, Japan is connected to Terre d Yeco, and a vague Terre de la Compagnie is shown. The map is most notable for its informative and elaborate decorative elements. Surrounding each hemisphere are 29 windheads and 12 panels of text that explain various geographical and astronomical terms. In between the hemispheres are diagrams of the phases of the moon (top), the precession of the seasons with zodiac signs (middle), and the astronomical systems of Ptolemy, Tycho Brahe, and Copernicus (bottom). More information about the solar system appears in each of the maps' corners and is embedded into the architectural borders. The dedication cartouche at top has been updated to commemorate Louis XV (the original map was dedicated to Louis XIV). Shirley 538 (describing the 1688 edition, but mentioning this one). Lot Amendments Condition: Once folded, with extensive paper repairs/ reinforcements on verso, wear at edges, discoloration to Pacific Ocean and portions of Europe, some other wear, a bit of staining; about very good, an impressive and attractive map despite the wear. Item number: 309445