1721 Mappe-Monde Geo-Hydrographique, ou Description Generale du Globe Terrestre...By: Jean Covens & Corneille Mortier Date: 1721 (circa) Amsterdam Original size: 22. 5 x 38 inches (57 cm x 96. 5) This beautiful reproduction of a highly coveted map will compliment nearly any style of decor. The rare Covens & Mortier's map, first published around 1721, is unquestionably one of the most fascinating large scale maps published in the 18th Century, and one of the best examples of the depiction of cartographic myth and conjecture at the

The color-coded detail of the map is nothing short of an impressive work for its time

Inventory #81003

” The island likely achieved such a name as the area was known as an epicenter of eastern piracy

The engraving is printed on heavy paper with wide margins

He moved to the Netherlands at the age of 20 where he began studying at the Agricultural College

His work depicts a marvelous wonderland including castles

mountains and various other topographical features

including Jewish

Architectural elements are featured in Egypt

including foreign and domestic species

The lower map

The ocean is also replete with decorative flourishes: including an Asian junk boat