As above, without Pennsylvania noted. With Pennsylvania marked and labeled as 57. New Spain is noted on the mainland as 61. List of numbered locations includes: Europa, 1-25 and xxx; Asia, 26-44 and xx; Africa, 45-55 and x; and America, 56-78. Issued in: The Book of common prayer / Printed by Charles Bill, and the Executrix of Thomas Newcombe. -- London, 1711. Shirley 457 (Plate 339); Clancy BXIII, 106. By J. Moxon, Hydrographer to the Kings most Excellent Majesty. Issued in: Sacred Geographie, or, Scriptural Mapps... . London, 1671. California with a flat northern coast and with a large area jutting off the top left-hand side of the island. The island is named but has no place names. Dedication: To the most Reverend Father in God Gilbert Lord Arch Bishop of Canterbury. His Grace Primate of all England and Metropolitan This Map is humbly Dedicated by Joseph Moxon. (Note: Gilbert Sheldon was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1663 to 1677.) Map surrounded by scenes from the Bible. Eden is prominently note on the Euphrates. Noah’s son Japhet is named on the North American continent, that part of the earth having been given to him. Includes a key to the numbered locations. Printed for binding into Bibles along with five other maps of Biblical interest.
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