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First state of Vadianus' world map published in Zurich by Christopher Frosch. While the map bears some similarity to the Munster-Holbein map of 1532, there are a number of changes. Vadianus replaces the Ptolemaic projection for India and Sri Lanka with a much more modern depiction of Southern Asia, based upon the recent Portugese voyages of exploration. The treatment of the Southern portion of Africa is also much improved, but extends 10 degrees too far to the south. This first edition of Vadianus' map rarely appears in good condition, having been folded a number of times in its original bound state. This example includes full original margins and a sharp dark impression. A tiny bit of discoloration from the original guard, but less than appears in the jpg image. Very minor reinforcement along the centerfold. The best example we have seen. Shirley 70; Nordenskold Facsimile p.106. Only 3 examples have been offered in dealer catalogues in the past 20 years and only 1 example of the first state (Arkway Catalogue 43--1994).
![[World -- Terrestrial Globe Gores]](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/89195.jpg)
![The Western Hemisphere... [with:] The Eastern Hemisphere A Stereographical Projection on the Twentieth Meridian](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/97573.jpg)
