Six Early Printed Maps Selected From Those Exhibited At the British Museum on the Occasion of the International Geographical Congress, 1928

British Museum

Verlag: British Museum, 1928

Beschreibung

Curatorial selections from the British Museum vaults.Issued to commemorate the twelfth International Geographical Congress.In the summer of 1928, the British Museum released this commemorative folio to coincide with the. Folio. Original quarter cloth over paper-covered boards. Complete with introduction text and 6 map plates. Light wear to extremities, clean interior. This volume presents a selection of six historically significant maps that were displayed at the British Museum in 1928 during the International Geographical Congress. Each of these maps represents a milestone in cartographic history, reflecting the evolving understanding of geography, navigation, and territorial claims from the late 15th to the 17th centuries. The collection includes works by notable mapmakers, showcasing a range of cartographic techniques and projections that influenced early modern European exploration and trade.Among the featured maps is Etzlaub's Rom-Weg, a pioneering road map of Central Europe, designed to assist pilgrims and travelers journeying to Rome. This small but detailed itinerarium printed in the early 16th century illustrates the road networks of the Holy Roman Empire with remarkable clarity, offering insight into medieval travel and wayfinding.Another significant inclusion is Lily s Britannia, the earliest printed map to provide an independent delineation of England and Wales. First issued in 1546, Lily's map marks an important step in the development of national cartography, incorporating advancements in survey techniques and geographic representation that would shape later depictions of Britain.The collection also features Benjamin Wright's world map, drawn on Blagrave's polar projection. This projection, centered on the North Pole, exemplifies an innovative approach to global representation in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, emphasizing northern latitudes and the emerging importance of Arctic navigation.The Petrus Plancius / Cornelis Claesz Nova Francia is based on an earlier work by Robert Tatton, is one of the earliest maps to depict French colonial claims in North America. This map reflects the growing European interest in the New World and the strategic importance of the St. Lawrence River as a conduit for exploration and settlement.The volume also includes the Renold Elstracke engraved map of the Mogol Empire, drawn from the observations of the explorer William Baffin. As the first English map specifically detailing the Mughal territories, this work highlights the increasing British engagement with South Asia in the early 17th century, particularly in the context of trade and diplomacy.Finally, the selection concludes with Visscher s Nova Belgii, an important 17th-century map documenting Dutch colonial claims in North America. Notably, it includes one of the earliest known views of New York City, offering a rare glimpse into the urban landscape of New Amsterdam before its transition to British rule.This publication serves as both a scholarly resource and a collector s reference, illustrating the rich and varied history of early printed maps. Each entry provides a window into the geographical knowledge, political aspirations, and commercial ambitions of the time, underscoring the vital role of cartography in shaping the early modern world.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Six Early Printed Maps Selected From Those Exhibited At the British Museum on the Occasion of the International Geographical Congress, 1928
• Verlag: British Museum
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1928
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: vg+
• Buchtyp: Book
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • Antique Maps