World, World; Joseph Moxon - A map of all the Earth and how after the flood it was (..) - 1681-1700

A beautifully coloured, and second state of this early and very uncommon, oval world map. The discovery of new found lands and the laws of science created a strong belief that the universe was a designed mechanism, and that it had a designer, as illustrated in the vignettes. The map itself includes CALIFORNIA AS AN ISLAND, and partial coastlines for Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Australia is shown with the discoveries made by Able Tasman on his first (1642-3) and second voyages (1644) . Two cartouches further decorate the map, including a dedication to Gilbert Sheldon, Archbishop of Canterbury.