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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.
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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.
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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.
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New and Correct Map of the World Projected upon the Plane of the Horizon laid down from the Newest Discoveries and most Exact Observations By. C. Price
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Kashnor notes, "Shows California as a very large island, everything else N. W. being marked 'parts unknown.' Iceland appears in the immediate proximity of Greenland. The western half of 'New Holland' is shown, with Tasmania apparently as a peninsula." Variety of people and animals, trade goods pictured. Several pasted repairs. Figures of people and animals at top, depictions of sun and moon lower plus variety of trade goods produced by Willsey. A busy map.. Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Dual Hemisphere (centering on London). Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: VignettesFigures Art Work. Verso Text: MS notes: D 36 256/105 3 World.
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South America Corrected from the Observations communicated to the Royal Societys of London & Paris. By John Senex, at the Globe against St. Dunstans Church Fleet Street
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See 105:858. Kashnor dates as ca. 1710. Cartouche: Indian maiden and cannibals.. Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles, leagues. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 623.
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Map of America or the New World
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Kashnor notes, "Shows a fine coastline of the North-West and the Discoveries of Mackensie and Hearne." Cartouche with snake and wording "O Rare Columbus" in heavens above.. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: No. Projection: Epicycloidal. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. References: Wagner 836. Verso Text: MS note: 32.
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