Idea Naturalis Americae Borealis Digito Dei Fromata Geographice Proposita An. MDCC
| Reference: | S34956 |
| Author | Henrick SCHERER |
| Year: | 1700 ca. |
| Zone: | Northern America |
| Printed: | Munich |
| Measures: | 360 x 235 mm |
€600.00
| Reference: | S34956 |
| Author | Henrick SCHERER |
| Year: | 1700 ca. |
| Zone: | Northern America |
| Printed: | Munich |
| Measures: | 360 x 235 mm |
€600.00
Description
Striking map of North America, showing California as an island, from Scherer's Atlas Novus. Fascinating depiction of the Great Lakes, Florida and California. Nearly 20 sea creatures are shown. Numeous animals are shown roaming the interior of North America.
The important, large river systems are exceptionally well illustrated. Many placenames are included in the interior as well as on the coasts. Heinrich Scherer was a devout Jesuit, and professor of mathematics at Munich.
Decorative map by Heinrich Scherer for his Atlas Novus exhibens orbem terraguem per naturae opera, historiae navae acveterus monumenta, artistique geographicae leges et praecepta...published in eight volumes from 1702-1710 in Munich. Scherer, a devout Jesuit, produced this geographical compendium to depict the Catholic hierarchy and the spread of Jesuit missions throughout the world.
Copper engraving, in very good condition.
Literature
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McLaughlin 140, Tooly 89, Leighly 154.
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Henrick SCHERER (Dilingen 1628 - Monaco 1704)
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Heinrich Scherer was a devout Jesuit, and professor of mathematics at Munich. His 'Atlas Novus' contained maps of all other parts which showed the spread of Catholicism and Jesuit missions.
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Literature
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McLaughlin 140, Tooly 89, Leighly 154.
|
Henrick SCHERER (Dilingen 1628 - Monaco 1704)
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Heinrich Scherer was a devout Jesuit, and professor of mathematics at Munich. His 'Atlas Novus' contained maps of all other parts which showed the spread of Catholicism and Jesuit missions.
|