A New and curious map of the world illustrated with the constellations of the cœlestial [i.e. celestial] globe & systems of the most celebrated philosphers &c
Description:
Relief shown pictorially. California shown as a labeled island with an indented northern coast and some place names. Depicts smaller islands to the west, but none to the east. Above is not mapped, but "Straits of Anian" is labelled above the island. The Great Wall of China is depicted. Great lakes are complete. A partial coastline of New Zeland and New Holland are shown with dates of discovery. Includes ill. of the solar system, system of the moon, hours of the planets, system of the planets, systems of the world and system of different computations. Hemispheres bordered by text and astrological illustrations. "To the King's most Excellent Majesty, this map is humbly dedicated by his obedient and loyal subject Richd. Marshall".
Creator:
Marshall, Richard, active 1771-1785 and Byron, John, 1723-1786
Publisher:
Printed & sold by R. Marshall, No. 4 Aldermay Church Yard
Image from the Glen McLaughlin Map Collection of California as an Island courtesy Stanford University Libraries. This item is in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. If you have questions, please contact the David Rumsey Map Center at rumseymapcenter@stanford.edu.
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