Large Map Of Africa, John Senex, John Maxwell
Large Map Of Africa, John Senex, John Maxwell
28648
Large Map Of Africa, Corrected From The Observations Of The Royal Society Of London And Paris.
An extraordinary large, interesting and beautiful original early Eightieth Century antique map of Africa published by John Senex. The title set into elaborate allegorical vignette "Africa, Corrected from the observations of the Royal Society of London and Paris by John Senex, John Maxwall", dedication to Isaac Newton in figurative cartouche lower right "to Sir Isaac Newton, Kt., President of the Royal Society and Master of Her Majesties mints. This man is dedicated by his most obedient and most humble servants John Senex, John Maxwall". The map with four Scales upper right 'British computed Leagues 20 to a Degree', 'French computed Leagues 25 to a Degree', Turkish computed Miles' & British measured Miles 69 ½ to a Degree'.
These large scale maps are scarce as storing and frequent handling caused damage and loss over time.
John Senex (circa 1678-1740) was an engraver, cartographer and publisher, and Astrologer and Geologist to Queen Anne of Great Britain. Senex was elected to the Royal Society in 1728, he borrowed liberally from other mapmakers, notably the great French cartographer Guillaume de L'Isle.
Dimensions:
1700-1749
Circa 1730
Paper
United Kingdom
very good
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