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| Keywords: EAMC 132 - a new and correct map of the world.png A new and correct map of the world laid down according to the newest discoveries and from the most exact observations Insets clockwise from left The Ptolemean system -- The North Pole -- The Copernican system with a deleneation of y'e Comet that appeared in the years 1680 and 1681 -- The appearance of the Moon according to Mr Cassini -- Jupiter with his 4 satellies / by Mr Cassini -- Saturn / by Mr Cassini -- Mars / by Mr Cassini -- Venus / by Mr Cassini -- The appearance of the Sun according to Mr Kircher -- Mercury Title in banner Dedication To his royal highness George Prince of Denmark Lord High Admiral Great Britain Ireland c This map is humbly dedicated by his Highness' most obedient ser't Herman Moll Dedication in decorated title cartouche depicting Neptune and other sea beings with masted ships in background Hand-colored copper engraving printed on chain-lined paper http //digarc usc edu/search/controller/view/seakorea-m133 html 1709 Moll Herman d 1732 Contributors Cassini Giovanni Domenico 1625-1712 Kircher Athanasius 1602-1680 Bowles Thomas d 1767 printer Midwinter Daniel fl 1698-1725 bookseller Overton P bookseller copyright expired Public Domain PD-old-100 1700s maps of the world 1709 maps | ||||
