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Sanson map of north & south poles 1657

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Author: Sanson, Nicolas
Title: Les Deux Poles Arctique ou Septentrional, et Antarcticque ou Meridional
Place Published: Paris
Publisher:Chez Pierre Mariette
Date Published: 1657
Description:

Copper-engraved map, hand-colored in outline. 38.6x43.4 cm (15¼x17").

The two circular maps present the upper 45 degrees of the northern and southern hemispheres, an unusual projection. In the northern map, Greenland is depicted attached to the American continent, and it is hinted that Terre de Yezo, ou Iesso takes up the entire region between Buttons Bay and East Asia. In the Southern Hemisphere, the tip of South America is shown with the Strait of Magellan and Le Maire Strait. This is the first state engraved by Jean Somer Pruthenus and published by Pierre Mariette.
Condition Report: Just a hint of darkening along centerfold; near fine.

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Heading:
Author: Sanson, Nicolas
Title: Les Deux Poles Arctique ou Septentrional, et Antarcticque ou Meridional
Place Published: Paris
Publisher:Chez Pierre Mariette
Date Published: 1657
Description:

Copper-engraved map, hand-colored in outline. 38.6x43.4 cm (15¼x17").

The two circular maps present the upper 45 degrees of the northern and southern hemispheres, an unusual projection. In the northern map, Greenland is depicted attached to the American continent, and it is hinted that Terre de Yezo, ou Iesso takes up the entire region between Buttons Bay and East Asia. In the Southern Hemisphere, the tip of South America is shown with the Strait of Magellan and Le Maire Strait. This is the first state engraved by Jean Somer Pruthenus and published by Pierre Mariette.
Condition Report: Just a hint of darkening along centerfold; near fine.

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