California as an island 1738 World spheres scarce miniature hand color map Luneburg Uncommon mid-19th century lithographed map

Uncommon mid-19th century lithographed map

1/4 leather

and Villages

13 1/4" H x 19 1/4" W

California as an island 1738 World spheres scarce miniature hand color map Luneburg Uncommon mid-19th century lithographed mapMappe Monde. World in spheres antique map. Issued c. 1738, Paris. Anonymous engraver. Charming little 18th century engraved world map with lovely full hand color. Of note for how California is depicted as an island, with no sign of Alaska. Australia is only a partial unknown outline with van Diemens land only hinted at as a partial outline. Same with New Zealand, just a partial outline. Note the strong continental outline along the south polar