1729 – J. Chiquet – Le Globe Terrestre
250 €
Title: “Le Globe Terrestre Represente en Deux Plans-Hemispheres…1729”
Description:
The double-hemisphere Chiquet’s map of the World. California is shown as an island, Ter. de Jesso appears off the east coast of Asia, Australia is incomplete and still attached to New Guinea, only the west coast of New Zealand appears.
Published in “Le Nouveau et Curieux Atlas Geographique et historique, ou Le Divertissement des Empereurs, Roys, et Princes. Tant dans la Guerre que dans la Paix. Dédié A Son A.R. Monseigneur le Duc d’Orléans Regent du Roîaume de France.”, issued in Paris, 1729. Map is dated.
Cartographer: Jacques Chiquet (1673 – 1721)
Sheet size: 29.7 x 22.0 cm
Year: 1729
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Very good, original condition!
This is an original antique map published in 1729 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
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