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Abstract

G. de L isle, World [1770-1800]
'Mappemonde a l 'usage du Roy par Guillaume Delisle, nouvellement corrigee apres les dernieres decouvertes faite par l 'Academie de Petersbourg, a Amsterdam par Jean Covens et Corneille Mortier. J. Condet S.
This map depicts the world in two hemispheres. New Holland is complete, except for part of the south coast, New South Wales England 1770, New Zealand are complete. The map depicts an indication of coast of 'Cap des terres australes Terre de Vue' and legend 'Terres Australes' around Polar Circle. Title in ornate scroll at top with royal arms and decorative figures. Borders coloured.
(paper, 43 cm x 65 cm)
Royal Society Map Collection RS.Mp/52

Item Type:	Other
Authors/Creators:	de Lisle, Guillaume
Keywords:	Tasmania, Royal Society of Tasmania, science, natural science, social history, Australia, indexes, University of Tasmania, Library, private deposits, archives, Collections, catalogue, Special, Van Diemen's Land, world, maps
Publisher:	UTAS Special & Rare Collections, The Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections:	Royal Society Collection Royal Society Collection > The Royal Society of Tasmania Map Collection
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