World Map (Map Monde) - Chatelain c. 1705-1720 Cartographer: Johann Baptist Homann (1664–1724)

Cartographer: Johann Baptist Homann (1664–1724)

Philippines) (Plate 20)

This 1900 share certificate is a fascinating non-cartographic artifact from the Straits Settlements era

This elevated position ensured the monarch was physically and symbolically above everyone else

World Map (Map Monde) - Chatelain c. 1705-1720 Cartographer: Johann Baptist Homann (1664–1724)Mapmonde ou Description Gnrale du Globe Terrestre Drawn by: Henri Abraham Chatelain (16841743) Published in: Amsterdam Year: c. 17051720 From: Atlas Historique (published by L'Honor & Chatelain) Condition: Fine copperplate engraving with vibrant hand colouring; professionally matted. A Masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age This spectacular double hemisphere world map is a landmark of historical geography from the seminal seven volume Atlas Historique.