A Map of the World on Mercator's Projection

Published by The Gentleman's Magazine, London, 1755

About this Item

8vo. A nice folding map of the world which features several interesting recent 'discoveries', including the existence of Alaska, Davis Land (an island in the eastern Pacific off the coast of South America which does not exist), and a stab at the eastern coastline of Australia. This offering is for the complete issue of the December, 1755 issue of The Gentleman's Magazine, which contains this map, and also a description On the map along the east side of the Bering Straight is an ambiguous coastline of Alaska at that place, as well as a notation of its discovery in 1741. Davis Land, named after pirate Edward Davis, is named. Davis had proclaimed discovery of the island in 1687. This map measures 11.25" X 7.25" and is perfect for framing and display. #2F-011.

Seller Inventory # 18449

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Map of the World on Mercator's Projection
• Publisher: The Gentleman's Magazine, London
• Publication Date: 1755
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Discovery & Exploration
  • Americana
  • Historic Maps
  • History