Wall map of the world in two hemispheres printed on two sheets,

Published by Paris, Longchamps et Janvier, 1754

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Seller: Antiquariaat de Roo, Zwijndrecht, NetherlandsAntiquariaat de Roo

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Wall map of the world in two hemispheres printed on two sheets, depicting the Eastern and Western hemispheres supported by two male figures, decorated at the bottom right and left with two celestial hemispheres (boreal and southern) and at the bottom in the middle with an armillary sphere, in addition. Size 115 x 145 cm. The copper engraving was made by Gobert-Denis Chambon after the work of Guillaume De L’Isle, published in 1754 by Jean Janvier and S.G. Longschamps. This map is most notable for its depiction of the Sea of Japan labeled "Mer de Corée" and of "Mer de L'Ouest" or Sea of the West - a great sea, easily the size of the Mediterranean, to flow from the then-known Strait of Juan de Fuca. Australia and New Zealand are depicted in typical post-Tasman form, however, unlike other French cartographers at the time who tended to join New Guinea to Tasmania in a single and highly creative, imaginary coastline, Janvier leaves those undiscovered coastlines blank. Early Dutch discoveries are noted in Australia and New Zealand, as are other recent discoveries in the world. The tracks of Magellan, Vasco da Gama, and Francis Drake are shown. According to Don McGuirk, this map shows an early copy of a Buache type 1 Mer de l'Ouest. Four states of this map were found. - State 1: Dated 1751. - State 2: Dated 1754. Under the title, engraved by "Chambon". Lower left, "A PARIS, chés les Sieurs Longchamps et Janvier, Geographes, rue St Jacques a l'Enseigne de la Place des Victoires." This state and later states is found surrounded by borders with biblical vignettes. - State 3: Dated 1788. Now "chez Mondhare and Jean". - State 4: Dated An 8 (1799-1800). Now "Paris Chez Jean rue Jean de Beauvois. Reference: McGuirk, The Last Great Cartographic Myth - Mer de l'Ouest, 30. Later colored. Some parts are contemporarily underlaid with paper, for protective reasons. Repair of a split on the crossing of folds. Some paper discoloration. Some staining and folds. A good copy of a rare wall map.

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Title
Wall map of the world in two hemispheres printed on two sheets,
Author
Chambon, G.D.|Wallmap
Publisher
Paris, Longchamps et Janvier
Publication year
1754
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Cartography/Globes

Antiquariaat de Roo

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Antiquariaat De Roo, based in Zwijndrecht (The Netherlands), was found in 2004 by Bart de Roo as Boekhandel en Antiquariaat De Roo. Within this situation, new, second-hand, and old and rare books were sold. In July 2020, the departments with the new and second-hand books are sold. The company was continued as Antiquariaat De Roo with a focus on selling old and rare books and globes. We are dealing in all kinds of old and rare books and have a general stock, but our specialization is fine bindings, hand-coloured works, religion, history, travel and exploration, and globes. Quality and completeness are valued high. You can find our stock on our website. Every month, we send a newsletter with new acquisitions. You can subscribe for this newsletter via our website. In addition, you are welcome in our store. The store is open by appointment. You can make an appointment in the ways like they are described on our contact page. Furthermore, we participate in antiquarian book fairs worldwide. We are also sending newsletters about these participations. You can subscribe for this newsletter on our website. We are also a member of the NVvA, the ILAB, and the International Coronelli Society. Opening hours Our store can be visited by appointment only. You can contact us to make an appointment. Each month De Roo publishes a list with the new arrivals and three times a year we publish a printed catalogue. A catalogue with exclusive items, one with items that are for sale and an auction catalogue. Both the list of the new arrivals and all catalogues can be found in our webshop, www.derooboeken.nl. De Roo features a unique competence in providing books in the Netherlands and abroad for especially collectors, investors, Christian readers and those with an interest in old and rare books. In this area we enjoy a well-accepted and trustworthy reputation. We are always interested in purchasing special books. Without any obligations you can contact us by e-mail or telephone to make an appointment. You are always welcome to visit us in our shop!

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Antiquariaat De Roo

van Meelstraat, 12
ZWIJNDRECHT, Netherlands 3331 KR