{"product_id":"california-as-an-island-1738-world-spheres-scarce-miniature-hand-color-map","title":"California as an island 1738 World spheres scarce miniature hand color map","description":"\u003cp\u003eMappe-Monde. World in spheres antique map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued c.1738, Paris. Anonymous engraver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharming little 18th century engraved world map with lovely full hand color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf note for how California is depicted as an island, with no sign of Alaska. Australia is only a partial unknown outline with van Diemens land only hinted at as a partial outline. Same with New Zealand, just a partial outline. Note the strong continental outline along the south polar regions, hinting at an undiscovered southern continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal fold lines as issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall clean and attractive example, any age flaws are minor and don't detract visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMap still displays well and looks great, minor wrinkling or extraneous creasing as often seen on miniature folding maps of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSheet Measures c. 6 1\/2\" H x 8\" W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngraved Area Measures c. 5 1\/2\" H x 7\" W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB15841\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps \u0026 Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51545796608279,"sku":"B15841","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1221\/0382\/files\/127461166843-0.jpg?v=1762460361","url":"https:\/\/briandimambro.com\/products\/california-as-an-island-1738-world-spheres-scarce-miniature-hand-color-map","provider":"Brian DiMambro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}