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Map of the World, Corrected from the Observations communicated to the Royal Societys of London and Paris



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    Map of the World, Corrected from the Observations communicated to the Royal Societys of London and Paris

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    Kashnor notes, "Shows California as an island, names New Albion, and locates Port Sir. F. Drake; above Cape Blanco is the supposed Strait of Anian, and there is a note that 'These parts being as yet undiscovered, 'tis not certain whether America joins to the North-Eastern part of Tartary, whence it is most probable that it was peopled, being suppos'd to be separated, if at all, but by narrow straits.' " Lengthy treatises from Sr. Isaac Newton on tide theory and from Dr. Edmond Halley on wind circulation. Wind lines and magnetic variation lines shown in oceans. Many notes.. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Dual Hemisphere. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS notes: 178 2.

    093:178 M

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    Map of the World, Corrected from the Observations communicated to the Royal Societys of London and Paris

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    Kashnor notes, "Shows California as an island,the western coast terminating at 'The suppos'd Strait of Anian' with the following note 'These parts being as yet undiscovered, 'tis not certain whether America joins to the North-Eastern part of Tartary, whence it is most probable that it was peopled, being suppos'd to be separated, if at all, but by narrow straits." This map duplicates 093:178M except for the dedication, which is lacking on this copy. See also 105:242M for a later copy. Lengthy treatises from Sr. Isaac Newton on tide theory and from Dr. Edmond Halley on wind circulation. Wind lines and magnetic variation lines shown in oceans. Many notes.. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Dual Hemisphere. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS notes: 243.

    105:243 M

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    Asia Corrected from the Observations communicated to the Royal Society at London and the Royal Academy at Paris

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    Kashnor notes, "Includes Manila and the Philippine Islands." Kashnor dates as ca. 1720. Cartouche: Figures of Gods, humans & animals.. "By John Senex and Jon. Maxwell. At the Globe in Salisbury Court near Fleet Street in London." "H. Hulsbergh Scul. (cartouche)" Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Leagues, Miles. Projection: Azimuthal. Watermark: Crowned fleur-di-lis VI. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: M S notes: 734 3.

    105:734 M

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    South America Corrected from the Observations Communicated to the Royal Society's of London and Paris By C. Price

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    Kashnor notes, "A scarce map" and dates as ca. 1710. Cartouche: Natives and priests.. "To Edmund Halley, L.L.D. Savilian Professor of Geometry in Oxford Fellow of the Royal Society This Map Corrected from his own Discoveries In grateful Acknowledgement of his ready assistance to Encourage this design, Is humbly dedicated by his Oblidgd. Servt. C. Price." Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Leagues. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS notes: 857 8 South America.

    105:857 M

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    Asia Corrected, According to the latest Discoveryes & Observations Communicated to the Royal Society at London and the Royal Academy at Paris

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    Kashnor notes, "Includes Manila and the Philippine Islands." See 105:256 for another map with Willdey's wares noted. Numerous figures and views adorn this map. Cartouche: Surrounded by figures in "The different Habits of the People of several Nations in these parts." Vignette: "A Lady of Japan taking the Airs." Advertisement for Willdey's goods. Pictorial representation of Willdey's goods. (upper left). "By Eman. Bowen, 1714." Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Leagues, Miles. Projection: Azimuthal. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: CartoucheVignettesFigures Art Work. Verso Text: MS notes: 732 Asia.

    105:732 M

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    North America Corrected from the Observations Communicated to the Royal Society at London, and the Royal Academy at Paris. by John Senex F.R.S. 1710

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    Kashnor notes, "A map containing many interesting features. It shows a correct map of Hudson's Bay and locates Churchill River, Fort Bourbon (French) at Port Nelson, New Severn Fort and Fort Rupert. In the west is shown La Hontain's farthest, with his plan of the Columbia River as drawn on deer-skins by the Indians, as well as the observation on the Great Salt Lake, 30 leagues broad by 300 leagues long. It was the best map of North America at the time." Natives in cartouche, coat of arms below.. Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles, leagues. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 238.

    093:238 M