Frederick De Wit:  Accuratissima 5otius Asiae Tabula Recens Emendata (heightened in gold)

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Title: Accuratissima 5otius Asiae Tabula Recens Emendata (heightened in gold)

Map Maker: Frederick De Wit

Description:

Gold leafed old color example of De Wit's map of Asia.

Embellished with ornate cartouche, sailing ships, compass rose, etc. Mythical Yedso still appears above Japan. Nice treatment of Southeast Asia and th Philippines. The Northern portion of Australia is shown, seperated from Carpentaria and Terra Dos Papos (New Guinea) by narrow and conjectural straits.

Condition Description: Old Color. Gold leaf highlights. Fold split at lower centerfold and minor tear.

Related Categories:
Maps of Asia
Maps of Asia