Miniature Double-Hemisphere World Map by J. Expilly, 1765

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"Mappemonde Representee en Hemispheres" published in Paris, 1765.

Small format world map by the French Abbot Jean-Joseph Expilly, published less … Read more "Mappemonde Representee en Hemispheres" published in Paris, 1765.

Small format world map by the French Abbot Jean-Joseph Expilly, published less than five years before Cook's first voyage, so showing only the partial outlines of Australia and New Zealand.
Although it is not named, the fictitious 'Mer de l'Ouest' is shown in North America. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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