Philippe Buache:  Carte des Lieux ou les Differentes Longueurs du Pendule . . . 1740 [with] Carte du Globe Terrestre ou les Terres de L'Hemisphere Meridl. ... [and] Carte des Terres Australes Comprises entre le Tropique du Capricorne et le Pole Antarctique . . .

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Title: Carte des Lieux ou les Differentes Longueurs du Pendule . . . 1740 [with] Carte du Globe Terrestre ou les Terres de L'Hemisphere Meridl. ... [and] Carte des Terres Australes Comprises entre le Tropique du Capricorne et le Pole Antarctique . . .

Map Maker: Philippe Buache

Description:

Rare set of 3 maps on a single sheet, including an imaginary view of the lands in Antarctica in the lower left.

The map at top is centered on Europe and does not include the western part of North America or the Pacific. It includes tables showing variations in longitude and latitude. The two maps below are polar projections. The Northern Hemisphere is an unusual chart with the continents of the Southern Hemisphere transposed over the map providing a visual depiction of the differences in landmasses. The map of the Southern Hemisphere shows the tracks of recent explorations and includes a "Plan et Vue des Terres du Cap de la Circoncision," an imaginary part of Antarctica.

A very unusual map.  We have seen the separate maps offered for sale, but never the group on a single sheet.

Condition Description: 3 Maps on 1 Sheet. Wide clean margins

Related Categories:
Maps of the Northern Hemisphere
Polar Maps
Maps of the Southern Hemisphere
Maps of the World