MAP OF THE WORLD
CH1974.148
"A Map or General Carte of the World \ Designed in two Plaine Hemispheres by Monsieur Sanson Geographer to the French King and Rendered \ into English and Illustrated with Figures by Richard Blome by the Kings Especiall Command." "To the High and \ Mighty Monarch, \ Charles the Second, \ by the Grace of God, \ King of England Scotland \ Fran and Ireland \ Defendor of the Faith & c. This Mapp in all Humility \ is Dedicated by your \ Majesties obedient subject \ and servant, \ Richard Blome. Note: The map shows the position of the Tryal wreck. Compare with geographical knowledge possessed by the Dutch at the same time; see CH74.15.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1974.148 |
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| Accession Date: | 4 Jul 1974 |
Material
| Paper | paper |
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Measurement
| length | 535mm |
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| width | 405mm | map |
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| length | 660mm |
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| width | 530mm | overall |
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