DER NEUEN WEST BEGRIFF...NORD AMERICA UND SUD AMERICA

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Full title: Der Neuen West Begriff, Bestehende in 2 Haubt Theilen als Nord America und Sud America

Attractive and uncommon map with much geographical curiosity by Bodenehr with California depicted as an Island, The land above named Terre de Jesso. Partial coast of New Zealand and only part of Australia/ Tasmania ... Diemans Land.

Charming map with excellent original colour.

Mint condition.

Publication Atlas Curieux

Ref: McLaughlin #141.

code : M3632

Cartographer : BODENEHR Gabriel

Date : 1704 Augsberg

Size : 15*13.5 cms

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BODENEHR, Gabriel

1673-1765

German engraver and mapmaker of Augsburg. Son of Johann Georg Bodenehr [1631-1704] & from a family dynasty of engravers and publishers.

His works include Atlas Curieux [1704] and Curioser Staats und Kriegs Theatrum [1715].

In 1717 the family took over the Augsburg publishing house of Stridbeck. Succeeded by his son Gabriel the younger.