Lot 18: [Untitled - World]

This scarce and extremely unusual map shows the world projected from the North Pole as if it were the table of a sundial. The landmasses are drawn to scale in proportion to their distance from the pole. The result is a very distorted, though mathematically correct, projection. The map is filled with engravings of animals, sea monsters, ships, and a few bizarre characters, such as a pair of headless humans, and is surrounded by a floral border. This is the first state.

14.4" W x 11.6" H

1610

A fine impression on watermarked paper. Issued folding with one minute hole at a fold intersection. Binding trims in left blank margin have been replaced with old paper to accommodate framing. An excellent example.

Shirley #270.