CARD. - CLOUET, J-B. L. (Abbot)/MONDHARE,... - Lot 206 - Giquello

Lot 206
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CARD. - CLOUET, J-B. L. (Abbot)/MONDHARE,... - Lot 206 - Giquello
CARD. - CLOUET, J-B. L. (Abbot)/MONDHARE, L. Map of America, divided into its principal countries, drawn up on the basis of the most recent memoirs and various Travels, and subject to Astronomical observations...Paris and Cadiz, Mondhare, 1776. Printed map in 4 sheets forming a wall map with borders, divided into 40 segments covered at the time. Uniformly yellowed, some brown spots and wet spots, canvas showing some wear and tear at the folds. Subsequent colour. 960 x 1240 mm. Rare wall map surrounded by a superb border in the Rococo style, consisting of 20 scenes depicting crucial events relating to the exploration and discovery of America: Discovery of America, Conquest of the Mexican Empire, Discovery of the Strait of Magellan. Bilingual edition including 2 title cards and explanations of historical events in French and Spanish. It is likely that this edition was intended for the Spanish market since this map represents the first major explorers. A cardboard map shows the North-West Passage based on the supposed apocryphal voyage of Admiral de Fonte. The map also features the fictitious "Western Sea" (in northern California), a cartographic myth based on the alleged discoveries of Admiral de Fonte, the idea of which is defended by Joseph-Nicolas Delisle and Philippe Buache, both eminent geographers. By systematically mapping the coastline between Mont Saint-Élie and Monterey, La Pérouse, in 1787, put a definitive end to this cartographic myth. Don McGuirk, The Last Great Cartographic Myth: Mer de l'Ouest,159.
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