A Map of the World on Mercator's Projection
London: The Gentleman's Magazine, 1755. 8vo. Very Good. Item #18449
A nice folding map of the world which features several interesting recent 'discoveries', including the existence of Alaska, Davis Land (an island in the eastern Pacific off the coast of South America which does not exist), and a stab at the eastern coastline of Australia.
This offering is for the complete issue of the December, 1755 issue of The Gentleman's Magazine, which contains this map, and also a description
On the map along the east side of the Bering Straight is an ambiguous coastline of Alaska at that place, as well as a notation of its discovery in 1741. Davis Land, named after pirate Edward Davis, is named. Davis had proclaimed discovery of the island in 1687.
This map measures 11.25" X 7.25" and is perfect for framing and display. #2F-011.
Price: $150.00