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Planisphere Terrestre, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations des Astronomes. Dressee Presente au Roy Tres Chretien par Mr. Cassini le Fils, de l'Academie Royale des Sciences. - Van der Aa P., 1713.



Planisphere centered on the north pole. Title repeated in Latin. California depicted as an island, allegorical figures representing the four seasons in surround.
Based on Casini's map of 1696.

Copper engraving
Size: 54.5 x 66cm (21.3 x 25.7 inches)
Verso: Blank
Condition: Coloured, small tear repaired.
Condition Rating: B+
References: See Shirley (World), 579.

From: Le Nouveau Theatre du Monde, ou la Geographie Royale. Leiden, 1713. (Koeman, Aa6)

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