Europe, by A. Thevet. 1581
André Thevet was a Franciscan monk who travelled extensively in Europe and made a reputed short journey to South America. Upon his return, he records that he sailed along the eastern coast of North America. The experiences he recalls of the New World have attracted much criticism from both his contemporaries and recent historians for their inaccuracy. However, one person seemed impressed, the King of France, Henry III, who bestowed him the honour of Royal Cosmographer.
Europe - [Letterpress title above the map:] L'Europe, et selon qu'elle est de present divisee.
Item Number: 11214
Category:
Antique maps > Europe > Europe Continent
References: Karrow - 77/24; Van der Heijden (Europe) - 32
Old, antique map of Europe by A. Thevet.
Date of the first edition: 1575
Date of this map: 1584
Date on map: 1581
Woodcut
Size (not including margins and title): 35 x 45cm (13.7 x 17.6 inches)
Verso: Blank
Condition: Excellent.
Condition Rating: A+
References: Karrow, 77/24; Van der Heijden (Europe), 32
From: Les vrais Portraits et vies des hommes illustres Grecs, Latins, et Payens Receuillis de leur Tableaux, Livres, Medailles antiques, et Modernes Par Andre Thevet Angoumoisin, ... Paris, Par la vefue I. Kervert Et Guillaume Chaudiere, 1584.
According to Burden, this edition is very rare, he only located six examples.Compared with the 1575 edition, there are no changes to the cartography of the map, only the typography.
André Thevet was a Franciscan monk who travelled extensively in Europe and made a reputed short journey to South America. Upon his return, he records that he sailed along the eastern coast of North America. The experiences he recalls of the New World have attracted much criticism from both his contemporaries and recent historians for their inaccuracy. However, one person seemed impressed, the King of France, Henry III, who bestowed him the honour of Royal Cosmographer.
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