{"title":"World","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"carey-lea001","title":"Map of America (Geographical, Statistical, \u0026 Historical)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eHenry Charles Carey \u0026amp; Isaac Lea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas, being A Guide to the History of North and South America, and the West Indies…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1827\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Orignial Hand-coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 21 1\/2\" by 17 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis hand-colored map was part of the atlas titled \u003cem\u003eA Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas, being A Guide to the History of North and South America, and the West Indies: Exhibiting an Accurate Account of the Discovery, Settlement, and Progress of their Various Kingdoms, States, Provinces, \u0026amp;c. together with the Wars, Celebrated Battles, and Remarkable Events, to the Year 1826.\u003c\/em\u003e  This was the third edition of the work published in Philadelphia by Henry Charles Carey \u0026amp; Isaac Lea in 1827.  The engravings were completed by Fielding Lucas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe atlas covered the areas of North America, Central America, South America and the West Indies.  Each map is surrounded by text documenting the history, climate, population of that area.  It is considered an indispensable American atlas and represented the beginning of the hand-colored commercial atlas business in the United States.  It was particularly noted for its early maps of the states and territories of the United States.  Of particular note was Stephen H. Long's map of Arkansa(s) (the American West) as it showed the trans-Mississippi West and the lands of the Louisana Purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765485994058,"sku":"carey-lea001","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/carey-lea001.jpg?v=1782926153"},{"product_id":"delisle004","title":"Map of the World","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eGuillaume de l'Isle (Delisle)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew atlas containing all the parts of the world, where the Empires, Monarchies, Kingdoms, States, Republics \u0026amp;c\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003ec1744\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Original Outline Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 28 7\/8\" by 21 1\/4\" (Fold Out)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, occasional creases, or signs of handling.  There may some minor offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  Generally considered very good to excellent condition for the age.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis historic map with original outline color is from Guillaume de l'Isle (Delisle)'s atlas entitled \u003cem\u003eNew atlas containing all the parts of the world, where the Empires, Monarchies, Kingdoms, States, Republics \u0026amp;c\u003c\/em\u003e. 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While precision was his primary goal, his maps are invariably elegant and attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765588721738,"sku":"delisle004","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/mortier004.jpg?v=1782928088"},{"product_id":"delisle005","title":"Map of the Northern Hemisphere with Americas, Africa, Europe, \u0026 Asia","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eGuillaume de l'Isle (Delisle)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew atlas containing all the parts of the world, where the Empires, Monarchies, Kingdoms, States, Republics \u0026amp;c\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003ec1744\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Original Outline Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 26\" by 21 1\/4\" (Fold Out)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, occasional creases, or signs of handling.  There may some minor offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  Generally considered very good to excellent condition for the age.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis historic map with original outline color is from Guillaume de l'Isle (Delisle)'s atlas entitled \u003cem\u003eNew atlas containing all the parts of the world, where the Empires, Monarchies, Kingdoms, States, Republics \u0026amp;c\u003c\/em\u003e. This is from the Dutch edition of the work which was published in Amsterdam circa 1744 by Jean Covens and Cornelius Mortier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuillaume de l'Isle (1675-1726) was son of a cartographer and a pupil of Jean Dominique Cassini, who among other important contributions, aligned the study of astronomy to the study of geography. Under Cassini's direction, observations were made from locations all over the world that enabled longitudinal calculations to be made with much greater accuracy. De l'Isle carried on this exacting work with remarkable dedication and integrity, constantly revising and improving his maps. While precision was his primary goal, his maps are invariably elegant and attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765588754506,"sku":"delisle005","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/mortier005.jpg?v=1782928089"},{"product_id":"delisle007","title":"Map of the Eastern Hemisphere (Ancient World with Europe, Asia, Africa, and part of New Holland or Australia)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eGuillaume de l'Isle (Delisle)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew atlas containing all the parts of the world, where the Empires, Monarchies, Kingdoms, States, Republics \u0026amp;c\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003ec1744\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Original Outline Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 26\" by 21 1\/4\" (Fold Out)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, occasional creases, or signs of handling.  There may some minor offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  Generally considered very good to excellent condition for the age.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis historic map with original outline color is from Guillaume de l'Isle (Delisle)'s atlas entitled \u003cem\u003eNew atlas containing all the parts of the world, where the Empires, Monarchies, Kingdoms, States, Republics \u0026amp;c\u003c\/em\u003e. This is from the Dutch edition of the work which was published in Amsterdam circa 1744 by Jean Covens and Cornelius Mortier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuillaume de l'Isle (1675-1726) was son of a cartographer and a pupil of Jean Dominique Cassini, who among other important contributions, aligned the study of astronomy to the study of geography. Under Cassini's direction, observations were made from locations all over the world that enabled longitudinal calculations to be made with much greater accuracy. De l'Isle carried on this exacting work with remarkable dedication and integrity, constantly revising and improving his maps. While precision was his primary goal, his maps are invariably elegant and attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765588787274,"sku":"delisle007","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/mortier007.jpg?v=1782928092"},{"product_id":"delisle008","title":"Map of the Western Hemisphere (Americas and partial coast of New Zealand)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eGuillaume de l'Isle (Delisle)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew atlas containing all the parts of the world, where the Empires, Monarchies, Kingdoms, States, Republics \u0026amp;c\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003ec1744\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Original Outline Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 26\" by 21 1\/4\" (Fold Out)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is a closed tear at the center fold.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, occasional creases, or signs of handling.  There may some minor offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  Generally considered very good to excellent condition for the age.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis historic map with original outline color is from Guillaume de l'Isle (Delisle)'s atlas entitled \u003cem\u003eNew atlas containing all the parts of the world, where the Empires, Monarchies, Kingdoms, States, Republics \u0026amp;c\u003c\/em\u003e. This is from the Dutch edition of the work which was published in Amsterdam circa 1744 by Jean Covens and Cornelius Mortier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuillaume de l'Isle (1675-1726) was son of a cartographer and a pupil of Jean Dominique Cassini, who among other important contributions, aligned the study of astronomy to the study of geography. Under Cassini's direction, observations were made from locations all over the world that enabled longitudinal calculations to be made with much greater accuracy. De l'Isle carried on this exacting work with remarkable dedication and integrity, constantly revising and improving his maps. While precision was his primary goal, his maps are invariably elegant and attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765588820042,"sku":"delisle008","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/mortier008.jpg?v=1782928091"},{"product_id":"delisle088","title":"Map of the Americas","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eGuillaume de l'Isle (Delisle)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew atlas containing all the parts of the world, where the Empires, Monarchies, Kingdoms, States, Republics \u0026amp;c\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003ec1744\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Original Outline Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 26\" by 21 1\/4\" (Fold Out)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, occasional creases, or signs of handling.  There may some minor offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  Generally considered very good to excellent condition for the age.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis historic map with original outline color is from Guillaume de l'Isle (Delisle)'s atlas entitled \u003cem\u003eNew atlas containing all the parts of the world, where the Empires, Monarchies, Kingdoms, States, Republics \u0026amp;c\u003c\/em\u003e. This is from the Dutch edition of the work which was published in Amsterdam circa 1744 by Jean Covens and Cornelius Mortier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuillaume de l'Isle (1675-1726) was son of a cartographer and a pupil of Jean Dominique Cassini, who among other important contributions, aligned the study of astronomy to the study of geography. Under Cassini's direction, observations were made from locations all over the world that enabled longitudinal calculations to be made with much greater accuracy. De l'Isle carried on this exacting work with remarkable dedication and integrity, constantly revising and improving his maps. While precision was his primary goal, his maps are invariably elegant and attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765591408714,"sku":"delisle088","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/mortier088.jpg?v=1782928164"},{"product_id":"finley001","title":"Map of Western Hemisphere","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eAnthony Finley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eA New General Atlas…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1825\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Orignial Hand-coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 10\" by 13 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis hand-colored map is from Anthony Finley's \u003cem\u003eA New General Atlas, comprising a complete set of maps, representing the grand divisions of the globe... compiled from the best authorities, and corrected by the most recent discoveries\u003c\/em\u003e.  This is from the second edition of the work published in Philadelphia by the Author in 1825.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was said of this atlas: \"The number of elegant maps and atlases which have come from the press within a short time in the United States, is a most flattering proof of increased attention of the community to the important study of geography. The present work contains sixty maps, about half of which are devoted to the American continent, and the remainder to other parts of the world, chiefly to Europe. The engraving is done almost uniformly with remarkable distinctness and the face of the maps is frequently beautiful, not overloaded with a confusion of useless names.\" (North American Review, July 1824, pp.261-262)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765681487946,"sku":"finley001","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/finley001.jpg?v=1782929327"},{"product_id":"finley002","title":"Map of Eastern Hemisphere","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eAnthony Finley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eA New General Atlas…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1825\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Orignial Hand-coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 10\" by 13 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis hand-colored map is from Anthony Finley's \u003cem\u003eA New General Atlas, comprising a complete set of maps, representing the grand divisions of the globe... compiled from the best authorities, and corrected by the most recent discoveries\u003c\/em\u003e.  This is from the second edition of the work published in Philadelphia by the Author in 1825.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was said of this atlas: \"The number of elegant maps and atlases which have come from the press within a short time in the United States, is a most flattering proof of increased attention of the community to the important study of geography. The present work contains sixty maps, about half of which are devoted to the American continent, and the remainder to other parts of the world, chiefly to Europe. The engraving is done almost uniformly with remarkable distinctness and the face of the maps is frequently beautiful, not overloaded with a confusion of useless names.\" (North American Review, July 1824, pp.261-262)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765681520714,"sku":"finley002","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/finley002.jpg?v=1782929328"},{"product_id":"jefferys-atlas001","title":"A Chart of North and South America, including the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (Published June 10, 1775)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eThomas Jefferys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1775\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Original Outline Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003eImage ~ 43 1\/2\" by 49 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning of the paper from age.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. (Some of the pictures are digitially stitched to show how the plate would appear joined.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the map:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a rare, landmark map which challenged De L'Isle's charting.  It is scarcely found complete.About the work:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare, historic map is Thomas Jefferys's \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e.  The map was published in London in 1775 by R. Sayer and J. Bennett.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Sayer and John Bennett were Jefferys's successors and compiled this 1775 edition of \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e.  It is considered the most important 18th century atlas of America, showing the colonies at the time of the American Revolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRistow noted of the atlas that it was a \"geographical description of the whole continent of America, as portrayed in the best available maps in the latter half of the eighteenth century ... as a major cartographic reference work it was, very likely, consulted by American, English, and French civilian administrators and military officers during the Revolution.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe atlas was of particular note for including Brassier's map of Lake Champlain, Braddock Meade's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Parts of New England' (largest and most detailed to that date), Samuel Holland's 'The Provinces of New York and New Jersey', William Scull's 'A Map of Pennsylvania' (first to include the western portion), Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of Virginia' (best to date for the Chesapeake Region), Lt. Ross's 'Course of the Mississippi' (first chart of the river based on English sources), and 'A new Map of the Province of Quebec'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Jefferys (1719-1771) was a leading English cartographer. He produced some of the most significant maps of the English \/ American colonies and the early American landscape. He was the appointed Geographer to the Prince of Wales and eventually to the King (1761). His official appointments granted him access to some of the very best surveys and were often considered \"official work\" for England.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765707833418,"sku":"jefferys-atlas001","price":9750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/jeffferys-atlas001.jpg?v=1782929959"},{"product_id":"stanford001","title":"Map of the Western Hemisphere","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eEdward Stanford for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Complete Atlas of Modern, Classical and Celestial Maps, together with Plans of the Principal Cities of the World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1857\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginally Hand-colored Engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 14\" by 16 7\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis originally hand-colored engraving is from \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Atlas of Modern, Classical and Celestial Maps, together with Plans of the Principal Cities of the World\u003c\/em\u003e.  The work was published in 1857 by Edward Stanford for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765904179274,"sku":"stanford001","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/stanford001.jpg?v=1782935488"},{"product_id":"stanford002","title":"Map of the Eastern Hemisphere","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eEdward Stanford for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Complete Atlas of Modern, Classical and Celestial Maps, together with Plans of the Principal Cities of the World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1857\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginally Hand-colored Engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 14\" by 16 7\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis originally hand-colored engraving is from \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Atlas of Modern, Classical and Celestial Maps, together with Plans of the Principal Cities of the World\u003c\/em\u003e.  The work was published in 1857 by Edward Stanford for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765904244810,"sku":"stanford002","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/stanford002.jpg?v=1782935490"},{"product_id":"ortelius003","title":"Map of the World","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eAbraham Ortelius\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheatrum orbis terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1587\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 16 1\/2\" by 21\" (Fold Out)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some paper or ink transfer from the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning engraved map is from Abraham Ortelius's \u003cem\u003eTheatrum orbis terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e. This is the first French but third edition of the work published in 1587 in Antwerp by Christophe Plantin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (Van der Krogt) The beautiful maps feature Renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. Noted art historian, James A. Welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... Ortelius's \u003cem\u003eTheatrum\u003c\/em\u003e is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (Art and Cartography, pp. 145-146)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheatrum Orbis Terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. It utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"The publication of this atlas [ Theatrum, 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. It was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (Tooley) Frans Hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. He was born in Antwerp, Belgium but traveled throughout Europe where he eventually met Mercator. Ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. His largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled \u003cem\u003eTheatrum Orbis Terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e. He was also appointed Royal Cartographer to King Philip II of Spain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Early page with  handwritten note in pen \"this book belongs to Sir Jacques d'O\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797668757578,"sku":"ortelius003","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/ortelius003.jpg?v=1783693365"},{"product_id":"ortelius007","title":"Map of the Americas","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eAbraham Ortelius\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheatrum orbis terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1587\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 16 1\/2\" by 21\" (Fold Out)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some paper or ink transfer from the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning engraved map is from Abraham Ortelius's \u003cem\u003eTheatrum orbis terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e. This is the first French but third edition of the work published in 1587 in Antwerp by Christophe Plantin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (Van der Krogt) The beautiful maps feature Renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. Noted art historian, James A. Welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... Ortelius's \u003cem\u003eTheatrum\u003c\/em\u003e is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (Art and Cartography, pp. 145-146)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheatrum Orbis Terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. It utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"The publication of this atlas [ Theatrum, 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. It was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (Tooley) Frans Hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. He was born in Antwerp, Belgium but traveled throughout Europe where he eventually met Mercator. Ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. His largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled \u003cem\u003eTheatrum Orbis Terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e. He was also appointed Royal Cartographer to King Philip II of Spain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Early page with  handwritten note in pen \"this book belongs to Sir Jacques d'O\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797668921418,"sku":"ortelius007","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/ortelius007.jpg?v=1783693370"},{"product_id":"ortelius008","title":"First Printed Map dedicated to the Pacific Ocean (Americas, New Guinea, Terra Australis)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eAbraham Ortelius\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheatrum orbis terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1587\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 16 1\/2\" by 21\" (Fold Out)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some paper or ink transfer from the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning engraved map is from Abraham Ortelius's \u003cem\u003eTheatrum orbis terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e. This is the first French but third edition of the work published in 1587 in Antwerp by Christophe Plantin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (Van der Krogt) The beautiful maps feature Renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. Noted art historian, James A. Welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... Ortelius's \u003cem\u003eTheatrum\u003c\/em\u003e is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (Art and Cartography, pp. 145-146)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheatrum Orbis Terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. It utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"The publication of this atlas [ Theatrum, 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. It was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (Tooley) Frans Hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. He was born in Antwerp, Belgium but traveled throughout Europe where he eventually met Mercator. Ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. His largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled \u003cem\u003eTheatrum Orbis Terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e. He was also appointed Royal Cartographer to King Philip II of Spain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Early page with  handwritten note in pen \"this book belongs to Sir Jacques d'O\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797668954186,"sku":"ortelius008","price":9750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/ortelius008.jpg?v=1783693371"},{"product_id":"dewit-color001","title":"Map of the World","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eFrederik de Wit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eAtlas Maior\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003ec1710\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginally Hand-colored Engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 21\" by 25\" (Fold Out)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is a repair along the center of the print.   There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some older paper repair to maps from the work. There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable originally hand-colored engraved map is from Frederik de Wit’s \u003cem\u003eAtlas Maior\u003c\/em\u003e It was published in Amsterdam circa 1710.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe Wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other Amsterdam map publishers. This included maps from the likes of Hondius, Bleau, and Visscher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The De Wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. Koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. But he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. The index is quite unlike any of those listed in Koeman.\" (Wardington Catalogue)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrederik De Wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in Amsterdam during the golden age of Dutch cartography. He was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his Dutch town maps. After De Wit's passing his wife, Maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. At this point, most of his plates went to Pieter Mortier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797674098762,"sku":"dewit-color001","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/dewit001_e792335e-a583-4b04-a734-7a364f358e85.jpg?v=1783693487"},{"product_id":"dewit-color127","title":"Map of the Americas","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eFrederik de Wit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eAtlas Maior\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003ec1710\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginally Hand-colored Engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 21\" by 25\" (Fold Out)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some older paper repair to maps from the work. There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable originally hand-colored engraved map is from Frederik de Wit’s \u003cem\u003eAtlas Maior\u003c\/em\u003e It was published in Amsterdam circa 1710.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe Wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other Amsterdam map publishers. This included maps from the likes of Hondius, Bleau, and Visscher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The De Wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. Koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. But he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. The index is quite unlike any of those listed in Koeman.\" (Wardington Catalogue)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrederik De Wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in Amsterdam during the golden age of Dutch cartography. He was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his Dutch town maps. After De Wit's passing his wife, Maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. At this point, most of his plates went to Pieter Mortier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797678620746,"sku":"dewit-color127","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/dewit127_808a694a-90c6-4d62-9f9c-6224cdabe79e.jpg?v=1783693599"},{"product_id":"munster1574-006","title":"Map of the Ancient World (Europe, Africa Asia)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eSebastian Munster\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eCosmographia Universalis or Cosmographey: das ist Beschreibung aller Lander [...]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1574\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 15 1\/2\" by 13 1\/4\" (Fold Out)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Some of the inking is lighter or faded.  There may be some archival repair or reinforcement at the fold.  There may be some faint offset from the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis very old woodcut is from Sebastian Munster's \u003cem\u003eCosmographia Universalis\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eCosmographey: das ist Beschreibung aller Lander [...]\u003c\/em\u003e The work was published in Basel in 1574 by Heinrich Petri.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. The work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography.  It was the first work to show America in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'America' as the name of the New World.\" (Burden 12)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSebastian Munster (1489-1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Hebrew scholar. He also became a Franciscan monk at an early age. Munster's Cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the German language.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797684617290,"sku":"munster1574-006","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/munster1574-006.jpg?v=1783712534"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/collections\/pic-10_da9d2841-3fb7-467c-a01b-25a939a6b7a5.jpg?v=1783476299","url":"https:\/\/trilliumrareprints.com\/collections\/world.oembed","provider":"Trillium Rare Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}