1700 Recentissima Novi Orbis Sive Americae AMERICA California Island (LM13)

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HomeAbout UsView FeedbackContact Us1700 Recentissima Novi Orbis Sive Americae AMERICA California Island (LM13) Description1700Recentissima Novi Orbis Sive Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis Tabula.A very fine example of Allards rare map of America, which includes an inset of New Zealand, California as an island, and an unusual land bridge connecting the Northwest Coast of America with Japan.Allards map includes one of the boldest depictions of the myth of Terra Esonis, a land bridge extending from Japan to the Straits of Anian, with only a small strait on either side. Includes an excellent example of California as an Island, based upon Sansons second projection. The open ended Great Lakes (based upon Sanson) and primitive early treatment of the Mississippi River are also noteworthy, as is the early Rio Colorado, extending to a lake in Apachas and Navaio regions of the Southwest, and mistakenly referencing Taos and Xila, indicating a confusion with the Rio Grande regarding the Taos reference.The interior of South America includes tribal vignettes in Brazil and a misprojected, overly wide projection of the continent.Two of the most interesting features of the map are the massive Terrae Esonis and early Australia. Terrae Esonis, which connects the Straits of Anian to Japan, includes over a dozen place names, one the boldest renditions of this myth. Quiri Regio, the Northern parts of what would become Australia, are also well delineated, showing what would become Carpentaria, the Gulf of Carpentaria and Arnhams Land. A massive island of Isabella appears above Australia. Several early place names and islands are also shown.Overall size 60cm x 53cm. Excellent condition with early hand colour. Central fold as issued.View Our Categories Decorative Prints World Wide Maps Scotland Maps Architecture Design England Maps RoyaltyAbout UsWe specialise in selling all items that can be considered to be Antique Paper. * PRINTS * MAPS * HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS * POSTAL HISTORY * BOOKS * POSTERS * STAMPS * POSTCARDS * EPHEMERA And anything else that is considered Antique and made of Paper. ALL OF OUR ITEMS ARE ORIGINAL ANTIQUES - NOT MODERN COPIES. We are also very keen buyers of anything similar and especially after better collections, original archives, whole libraries and better single items and have andpound;250,000 in cash funds at anyone time to buy the right items.Contact UsIf you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact us through the eBay messaging system.FeedbackWe will always help you to have a 100% positive happy buying experience. Contact us if you are unhappy about any aspect of your purchase from us. We only want five star feedback from you so buy with confidence. Seller Inventory # 383831940066_23cd88dd-0169

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