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Hecatompolis sive Totius orbis terrarum oppida nobiliora centum; : exquisite collecta atque eleganter depicta
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Kashnor notes, "Shows California as an island, and the imaginary Strait of Anian. This is one of the decorative type, richly colored." Shirley notes this map originates with that of Arnold Colom, c.1655, which supplied the surround scenes. This map was modified by de Wit and used by Doncker in his Zee Atlas (does NOT appear in the Doncker atlas owned by the Huntington, RB 70778). Kashnor dates as 1665, Shirley as 1676. Allegorical figures of Fire, Air, Water and Land, Sun and Moon. A striking map. Prime meridian: Tenerife. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Dual Hemisphere. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Shirley 475; BM maps C.31.e.2; Koeman Don. 16.
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Kashnor notes, "Shows all that is known of California, Australia, New Guinea and New Zealand." Shirley notes this is a copy of De Wit's 1668 map, but "engraved by a less masterly hand." Kashnor dates ca. 1700, Shirley dates ca. 1680. Map is unchanged from De Wit. Various vignettes and allegorical figures copied from de Wit as is map. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Dual Hemisphere. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS notes: 208 3/2.
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Kashnor notes, "Shows California as an island, and places "Anian" considerably to the north. A fascinating old map of the early decorative type." This map is a variant of Blaeu's 1662 map, Kashnor dates as 1667. Van der Krogt dates between 1662 and 1672. Map can be seen in situ in RB 74701. Surrounded by artwork, allegorical figures. MS note: C26. Folder contains reproduction as well. Prime meridian: Tenerife. Relief: no. Projection: Dual Hemisphere. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Van der Krogt, map 0001:2B ; Shirley, map 428.
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Kashnor notes, "Shows the North-West Coast of America stretching away to the 67th degree of latitude, where is the Strait of Anian and the North-Eastern Coast of Asia. Locates Cape Mendocin and the Sierra Nevada Range." Includes a dedication to P.C. Hooft. State 4 of the map according to Shirley (Map 255). Cartouche: Several with figures. Vignettes: Seven wonders of ancient world at bottom; seven ancient Gods at top; four elements left; four seasons right. Sub maps: North and South Polar views. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Mercator. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Van der Krogt, map 0001:2A. Verso Text: Des Geheelen Aerdtrycks Beschryving (Dutch).
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