1682 Orbis Terrarum Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem EditaBy: Henrik and Jacob Keur Date: 1682 (circa) Dordrecht Dimensions: 14 x 18. 25 inches (35. 5 x 46. 5 cm) A fine print reproduction of this famous world map, published by the Keur family of the Dutch port city of Dordecht, who were renowned for their beautiful bibles. This striking double hemisphere world map featuring California as an Island is based on an earlier map by Visscher, and decorated much in the style of Visscher. The map depicts the globe

By: Jan van den Avelen

transatlantic liners began to disappear as more people began to prefer air travel

The map extends beyond state borders to include portions of neighboring Pennsylvania and New York

and an elaborate tributary system feeding the Atlantic

The original poster was and still is a unique mid-century work of art that has remained a highly sought after piece by avid map and travel poster collectors worldwide

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Around the map are scattered the armorials of cities and states

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a light street grid can be found traced over the water

The scale of miles cartouche includes the unnerving depiction of a human torso being roasted on a spit

the map in this version was not in production for long