Interesting map of the world on Mercator’s projection engraved on copper by Glot. The map is detailed and cartographically up-to-date. Showing also the routes of explorers, including the Cook’s and La Perouse. From the scarce “Atlas Portatif, contenant la Gographie Universelle Ancienne et Moderne” by Eustache Herisson published in Paris in 1809 at Desray.
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Carte Generale des Parties Connues du Globe
Interesting map of the world on Mercator’s projection engraved on copper by Glot. The map is detailed and cartographically up-to-date. Showing also the routes of explorers, including the Cook’s and La Perouse. From the scarce “Atlas Portatif, contenant la Gographie Universelle Ancienne et Moderne” by Eustache Herisson published in Paris in 1809 at Desray.
- Year: 1809
- Dimension: 243 x 190 mm
- Place of publication: Paris
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