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First Large-Scale Map of the Australian Continent 'Hollandia…
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Melbourne
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30-May-2017
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First Large-Scale Map of the Australian Continent 'Hollandia Nova detecta 1644, Terre Australe decouverte l'an 1644' by Melchisedech Thevenot [Paris, 1644]. The very rare first issue in its first state: with the latitudes incorrectly numbered, without the Tropic of Capricorn, without rhumb lines, and without Tasman's track. Engraved map 37 x 51 cm. Original folds, a little spotted, but a very good example.
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Printed & Written Material: Maps