Kashnor notes, "A very scarce map, showing California as an island, locating Pto. de Francisco Draco, Monterey, and San Diego." McLaughlin identifies as State 1 of an Italian version of the 1669 revision of Sanson's original 1650 map. Map taped to frame, stained from glueing center section, needs conservation. Information on display frame is incorrect. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Watermark: Circled fleur-di-lis. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. References: McLaughlin 65; Wheat 59; Tooley 42; Leighly 53; Portinaro (Plate XCVI, State 3),. Verso Text: MS notes: America Settenrionale (three times).
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image
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1 map ; outline col. ; 39 x 54 cm., sheet 47 x 58 cm.
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