Copper-engraved map of the world. 26x35 cm. (10¼x13¾") including title at top. Map of the world prepared to accompany the German language edition of Pierre d'Avity's Les Empires...du Monde, and subsequently used in other works. It was copied from Blaeu's then-current world map, reduced in size by about two-thirds, and without the decorative border. Shirley notes that the "engraving is neatly executed, with Germanic touches to the lettering." There are two polar projections in lower corners. California is in pre-insular form. This is the first state, with Merian credit in the plate; the second state, without Merian's name, first appeared in 1646. Shirley 345. Two 17th century ownership inscriptions on verso.
Copper-engraved map of the world. 26x35 cm. (10¼x13¾") including title at top. Map of the world prepared to accompany the German language edition of Pierre d'Avity's Les Empires...du Monde, and subsequently used in other works. It was copied from Blaeu's then-current world map, reduced in size by about two-thirds, and without the decorative border. Shirley notes that the "engraving is neatly executed, with Germanic touches to the lettering." There are two polar projections in lower corners. California is in pre-insular form. This is the first state, with Merian credit in the plate; the second state, without Merian's name, first appeared in 1646. Shirley 345. Two 17th century ownership inscriptions on verso.
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