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Antonio Zatta: Nuove Scoperte De' Russi al Nord del Mare del Sud si nell'Asia, che nell'America . . . 1776
Title: Nuove Scoperte De' Russi al Nord del Mare del Sud si nell'Asia, che nell'America . . . 1776 Map Maker: Antonio Zatta
Description: Fascinating map of the NW Coast of North America and NE Coast of Asia, filled with cartography myth and legend. This map is one of the best illustrations of a late rendition of the NW Passage, here illustrating two wide passages from the Pacific to Hudson's Bay, based upon the mythical voyages of Admiral's Cluny and de Font. The map is based upon the Russian discoveries reported by J.N. De L'Isle. The map is noteworthy for the odd archipelago of islands off NE Asia, the rivers extending from the Pacific Coast to the interior of North America and the odd projection of the western coast of North America. This is one of the most highly sought after regional maps of the period and without doubt the most decorative. Condition Description: A bit of spotting and discoloration near centerfold.
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