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Antique map of America by Petrus Kaerius 1646 from John Speed Prospect of the most Famous Parts of the World 1675 JMH0973
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Description
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Normal contrast version. (See A4YNRD for high contrast version) Seventeenth century antique map of America by Petrus Kaerius (Pieter van den Keere) 1646 from John Speed's 'Prospect of the most Famous Parts of the World' published by George and Ric(hard) Chiswell London 1675. This was known as the 'miniature Speed' atlas. The original is 12.68 x 9.16 cm 5 x 3.6 inches. This photograph is four times actual size at 300 pixels per inch. The map shows California as an island. |
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