Asia corrected from the observation communicated to the Royal Society at London and the Royal Academy at Paris

infoSenex, John; Hulsbergh, H.; c.1714

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This early 18th century map of Asia features a drawing of a woman burning offerings on an altar, while two children carry cornucopias, and a camel looks on. The Roman god Mercury descends from the sky in the background wearing his winged helmet.

Details
Date
c.1714
Map Maker
Senex, John; Hulsbergh, H.
Printer/Publisher
John Senex
Publication Location
London
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Scale

Compass Rose

Insets

Cartouche

Illustration

Features

River

Race/Ethnicity

Religious Groups

Regional Border

Mountain/Volcano

Reef

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Title
Asia corrected from the observation communicated to the Royal Society at London and the Royal Academy at Paris
Author/creator
Senex, John
Published
approximately 1714
Extent
2 scans.
Note
https://catalogue.leidenuniv.nl/permalink/f/n95gpj/UBL_ALMA21296069730002711

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