{"product_id":"a-new-map","title":"A New Map of the Terraqueous Globe - Wells 1700","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA New Map of the Terraqueous Globe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawn by: Edward Wells (Engraved by Benjamin Cole)\u003cbr\u003ePublished in: London\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1700 (First Edition)\u003cbr\u003eFrom: A New Sett of Maps both of Antient and Present Geography\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving; professionally matted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Educational Masterpiece of the English Baroque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis charming 1700 double-hemisphere map is one of the most celebrated works by the English scholar Edward Wells. Designed as an educational tool for his pupil, the young William, Duke of Gloucester (the heir to the British throne who tragically died the year this map was published), it seeks to reconcile \"Ancient Discoveries\" with the modern world of the 18th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartographic Highlights \u0026amp; Curiosities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWells’ maps are prized for their \"uncluttered\" style and several famous geographical anomalies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalifornia as an Island: One of the most visually striking features is the depiction of California as a massive, elongated island—a classic 18th-century cartographic error that remains highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Legend of Atlantis: In the Western Hemisphere, a significant text block discusses the legendary island of Atlantis, reflecting the scholarly obsession of the time with connecting classical myths to the newly discovered Americas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncharted Lands: The map features a vastly incomplete \"New Holland\" (Australia) and a speculative coastline for the Northwest Passage, documenting the limits of British maritime knowledge at the turn of the century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Dedication: The bottom vignette features a formal dedication to the Duke of Gloucester, accompanied by a view of Oxford, including the Sheldonian Theatre and Christ Church, where Wells taught.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Treasures of the Orient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43764612825153,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7125\/5105\/files\/05A6A0F3-75BB-4D68-B096-26CEF0E177C0.jpg?v=1775966496","url":"https:\/\/treasuresoftheorient.com\/products\/a-new-map","provider":"Treasures of the Orient","version":"1.0","type":"link"}