- World in double hemispheres.
- c1720.
- By J. Malherbe.
- Fascinating map showing the voyages and discoveries of both the Dutch VOC (East India Co) and its counterpart in the west the GWC (west India co) California as an island. Great Wall of China is depicted, some outline for New Zealand, Australia is partially complete, Japan and East Asia are shown to close to Alaska region.
- Country locations are numbered and written in key above, numbers 1-34 are Dutch voyages from 1594–1665, and numbers 35–47 are Dutch possessions in Asia.
- Hand colored copperplate engraved.
- 18” x 13”
- Overall very good condition, some folding, centerfold separation closed on verso.
- Authenticity Guaranteed.