A new and correct map of ye world [cartographic material] : laid down according to ye latest and best observations : to which is added several curious discourses on the tides, trade winds & monsoons ...

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Title: A new and correct map of ye world [cartographic material] : laid down according to ye latest and best observations : to which is added several curious discourses on the tides, trade winds & monsoons ...
Alternative Title: New and correct map of the world
Contributor: Foster, George, fl. 1737-1739, bookseller
Published / Created: 1737
Publication Place: London :
Publisher: Printed for and sold by Geo. Foster ....,
Description: Contains two hemispheres, with text on Newton's theory of tides and 2 smaller hemispheres of constellations at top, and ill. of the moon and other planets at middle and bottom.
Imperfect: mutilated along folds, with some loss of text. Cross collection no. 35.
Relief is shown pictorially.
Extent: 1 map : hand col., mounted on linen ; 2 hemispheres each 39 cm in diam., on sheet 59 x 99 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Scale: Scale not given.
Language: English

Collection Information

Repository: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number: 11 1737
Container / Volume: BRBL_00681

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format: cartographic
Genre: Hand coloring
Maps
Resource Type: Maps, Atlases & Globes
Subject (Name): Foster, George, fl. 1737-1739, bookseller
Subject (Topic): World maps--Early works to 1800

Access And Usage Rights

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement

Identifiers

Orbis Record: 8190418
Object ID (OID): 15825177