Antique Map of Asia with Landbridge from Korea to America, 1717

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Antique map titled 'l'asie suivant les nouvelles decouvertes (\.).' interesting and very unusual map of the asian continent. The map … Read more Antique map titled 'l'asie suivant les nouvelles decouvertes (\.).' interesting and very unusual map of the asian continent. The map is based primarily on dutch sources, particularly the outlines of siberia and the east indies. However, the most striking feature, which is original to de fer, is a continuous landbridge extending from northern korea and eastern siberia across to america. A note acknowledges portuguese sources for this new portrayal of the region. H okkaido (ieso) appears as a small circular island north of japan. The northern coastline of asia is based on witsen's explorations including cap tabin and cap glace. The interior is filled with details, including what appears to be a road from moscow to peking, and the great wall of china. The caspian sea is presented in an unusual shape. The coastline of a portion of new guinea is incorrectly named as nouvelle zeelande. Graced with three beautifully designed cartouches. This scarse map originates from: 'introduction a la geographie - avec unde historique sur toutes les parties de la terre.', by n. De fer geographe de sa majeste catholique. A paris chez le sieur danet, gendre de l'auteur, published in 1717, 2nd ed. With several maps first published in this ed. Artists and engravers: nicholas de fer (1646-1720) was the youngest son of parisian print and map seller, antoine de fer [d.1673]. He became an official geographer to both french and spanish kings. Nicholas de fer was one of the most prolific and influential french geographers and cartographers of the late 17th and early 18th century. Condition: good, given age. Neatly restored split of one of the original folds lower left; partly short-cut left margin. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget. See less