1329293 Map of the World, 1646. Pieter van den Keere.
Map of the World, 1646

Map of the World, 1646

This map is the work of Dutch cartographer Pieter van den Keere (1571-c.1646), and was published in London in 1646 as a part of the miniature edition of John Speed’s Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World. Notably, this map portrays California as a peninsula at a time when it was generally shown as an island. There is also a distinct North West Passage and a vast southern continent labeled “Magallanica” and “Unknowne Land.” The map is surrounded by decorative strapwork banners bearing the legends “Water,” “Aire,” “Fire,” and “Earth” in the corners and a Hebrew legend in the center below the title. An exceedingly rare and finely engraved map. Condition: Excellent, with even age toning. Double matted and framed; not examined out of frame.
Dimensions w 12 3/8 in x h 10 7/8 in.

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