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A new and correct map of the World : laid down according to the newest observations & discoveries in several different Projections : including the trade winds monsoons variation of the compass and illustrated with a Coelestrial Planisphere, the various systems of Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Tycho Brahe. Together with the appearances of the planets &c

Description: Having five different projections showing California as an Island. ;Sold by George Wildey at ye Great Toy and Print Shop, ye corner of Ludgate Street next St. Pauls Church Yard London. ; Submaps: Seven different projections of earth, two celestial, numerous heavenly body representations.. Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Dual Hemisphere. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps.
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Date: [1702]
Call number: 105:255
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New and Correct Map of the Whole World, shewing the situation of the Principal Parts, Viz the Oceans, Kingdoms, Rivers, Capes, Ports, Mountains, Woods, Trade Winds, Monsoons, Variation of the Compass, Climats, &c. With the most remarkable tracks of the Bold Attempts which have been made to Find out the North East & North West Passages. The Projection of this Map is Call'd Mercator's the Design is to make it Useful both for Land and Sea. And it is laid Down with all possible care, According to the Newest and Most Exact Observations by Herman Moll Geographer, 1719
Visual Materials
Kashnor notes, "A celebrated old map, showing California as an island, with the supposed Strait of Annian." Several explanations and advertisements at length. Large cartouche. Large cartouche by L. Cheron. Submaps of North Pole and chart of magnetic variation [by Halley]. Also track of Woodes Rogers from Cabo San Lucas to Guam with magnetic variations.. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: leagues. Projection: Mercator. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: CartoucheSub-maps. Verso Text: MS notes: E50 No. 2 Mus Bk St 105/257 257/105.
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