Extremely attractive and scarce double-hemisphere map with title in decorative banner. An original copperplate engraved first edition map from Herman Moll's first solo publication, “A System of Geography.” Page bears the title; 'Geography: or, a Particular Description of all the Known Parts of the Earth'. An insular California is shown, a model popularized in 1657 by Luke Fox (who unsurprisingly had never sailed anywhere near California). The smaller sphere in the center of the banner shows a map of the northern hemisphere, with polar projection centered on the North Pole. The map shows numerous place names in addition to the names of the seas. Many islands are been depicted speculatively, including New Holland (Australia) lacking an east coast, Tasmania and New Zealand. Lovely, clean example with narrow margin on left side, as published. 6.5 x 7.375

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