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Denis Diderot / Didier Robert De Vaugondy: Carte Des Nouvelles Decouvertes dresseee par Phil. Buache… [with] Extrait d'une Carte Japonoise de l'Univers apportee en Europe par Kaempfer . . . [Bay of the West]
Title: Carte Des Nouvelles Decouvertes dresseee par Phil. Buache… [with] Extrait d'une Carte Japonoise de l'Univers apportee en Europe par Kaempfer . . . [Bay of the West] Map Maker: Denis Diderot / Didier Robert De Vaugondy
Description: Fascinating study in the comparative cartography of the West Coast of North America and Northeast Coast of Asia, based upon Buache. The various Russian discoveries between 1731 and 1742 are shown in the upper map, including the Sea of the West and various explorers routes and notes. The bottom map is based upon a Japanese map taken by Kaempfer back to Europe. It depicts a fascinating and wholly different approach to the two regions. Diderot's work is part of a 10 map supplement to his Encyclopedia, and provides one of the most fascinating studies in contemporary comparative cartography which can be obtained by collectors, much of which is dedicated to the NW Coast.
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