Asie / par N. Sanson d'Abbeville, Geog. de Roy.

Author/creator Sanson, Nicolas cartographer.
Other author Peyrounin, A., engraver.
Format Map
Publication InfoA Paris : Chez l'Auteur et chez P Mariette, rue S. Jacques a l'Esperance avec privilege du Roy pour vingt ans, 1650.
Description1 map ; 38 x 56 cm, on sheet 43 x 60 cm
Subjects

Cartographic dataScale not given (E 45°--W 170°/N 75°--S 15°).
Local noteJoyner Rare vault copy is hand colored.
General noteRelief shown pictorially.
General note"A Peyrounin sculp."
General noteRepresents Korea as an island, "Corey."
General noteAppeared in: Duval. Cartes de geographie les plus nouvelles et les plus fideles (Paris : Chez l'auteur, 1667.)--Cf. Pastoureau, M. Atlas français, XVIe-XVIIe siècles, Duval II C 1667 (page 141).
General noteDepicts an extensive coastline of America stretching form Royaume d'Anian to Sierra Nievada, which is separated from Asia by the narrow Detroit d'Anian. The kingdoms of Anian, Quivira and Albion are shown. Japan is shown on the Teixiera model and Korea is depicted as an island.--Dealer description.
Digital Bookplate Bookplate for Jack and Mary Spain
References Pastoureau, M. Atlas français, XVIe-XVIIe siècles, Duval II C 1667, #7
References Yeo, J. Mapping the continent of Asia, 43
Acquisitions source Joyner Rare vault copy gift of Jack and Mary Spain, 6/19/2024
Genre/formEarly works.
Genre/formMaps.
Genre/formMaps.

Availability

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Joyner Rare Vault G7400 1650 .S26 ✔ Available Request Material