File:EAMC 132 - a new and correct map of the world.png
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A new and correct map of the world, laid down according to the newest discoveries, and from the most exact observations Insets clockwise from left: The Ptolemean system -- The North Pole -- The Copernican system with a deleneation of y'e Comet that appeared in the years 1680 and 1681 -- The appearance of the Moon according to Mr. Cassini -- Jupiter with his 4 satellies / by Mr. Cassini -- Saturn / by Mr. Cassini -- Mars / by Mr. Cassini -- Venus / by Mr. Cassini -- The appearance of the Sun according to Mr. Kircher -- Mercury. Title in banner. Dedication: To his royal highness George, Prince of Denmark, Lord High Admiral Great Britain & Ireland &c. This map is humbly dedicated by his Highness' most obedient ser't. Herman Moll." Dedication in decorated title cartouche, depicting Neptune and other sea beings, with masted ships in background. Hand-colored copper engraving, printed on chain-lined paper. |
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| Source | http://digarc.usc.edu/search/controller/view/seakorea-m133.html |
| Author | Moll, Herman, d. 1732. Contributors: Cassini, Giovanni Domenico, 1625-1712. Kircher, Athanasius, 1602-1680. Bowles, Thomas, d. 1767, printer. Midwinter, Daniel, fl. 1698-1725, bookseller. Overton, P., bookseller. |
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