1788 Keizer World Map Antique Cordiform California Island New Holland N Pole
USD 302.76 USD
Specifications
| Antique | Yes |
| Map View | World |
| Cartographer/Publisher | Jacob Keizer |
| Date Range | 1700-1799 |
| Type | Cordiform Map |
| Format | Sheet Map |
| Year | 1788 |
| Era | 1700s |
| Original/Reproduction | Antique Original |
| Country Of Origin | Netherlands |
By 1750, Spain made it clear that it was not an island, but the myth continued well into the 19th century. On this map, Keizer seems to be hedging his bets, attaching it by a short strip, as if by an umbilical cord, halfway down the east coast, but otherwise retaining its definite outline.
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