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World map; Apian Peter / Frisius Gemma - Charta Cosmographica, Cum Ventorum Propria Natura et Operatione - 1521-1550

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A scarce and interesting map on a truncated cordiform (heart-shaped) projection with explanatory text on wind heads in Latin and Dutch around. Based on a lost model by Gemma Frisius and published in Peter Apian's "Cosmographia . . . ". Second version out of three very similar, the first being published in 1544; this second can easily be identified by the addition of names: The word Europa is now placed horizontally and the titles Angl and Scot appear against the island of Britain. South America is clearly recognisable but the northern part is shown as a narrow strip of land extending north-eastwards from Mexico and labelled "Baccalearum" - a reference to the important cod-fishing industry of the north-east coast that drew many Europeans initially to the continent. The map is surrounded by a vividly engraved border of mythical figures, clouds and wind heads, including three cadaverous wind heads representing the traditional plague-carrying winds of the south. . There are a number of small drawings of animals and ships, and even a mermaid. The heart-shaped border of the map contains signs of the zodiac. Very good condition with original vertical folds, as issued. Shirley 96. Sheet 220x308

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A scarce and interesting map on a truncated cordiform (heart-shaped) projection with explanatory text on wind heads in Latin and Dutch around. Based on a lost model by Gemma Frisius and published in Peter Apian's "Cosmographia . . . ". Second version out of three very similar, the first being published in 1544; this second can easily be identified by the addition of names: The word Europa is now placed horizontally and the titles Angl and Scot appear against the island of Britain. South America is clearly recognisable but the northern part is shown as a narrow strip of land extending north-eastwards from Mexico and labelled "Baccalearum" - a reference to the important cod-fishing industry of the north-east coast that drew many Europeans initially to the continent. The map is surrounded by a vividly engraved border of mythical figures, clouds and wind heads, including three cadaverous wind heads representing the traditional plague-carrying winds of the south. . There are a number of small drawings of animals and ships, and even a mermaid. The heart-shaped border of the map contains signs of the zodiac. Very good condition with original vertical folds, as issued. Shirley 96. Sheet 220x308

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