MOLL, HERMAN (1654-1732). "A New and Correct Map of the Whole World, Shewing ye Situation of Its Principal Parts...by H. Moll, 1719." London: H. Moll, T. & J. Bowles, P. Overton & J. King, [dated 1719, but circa 1730]. Copper-engraved map on four joined sheets, with hand-colored outline and cartouche, 28 x 47 inches (view) within matted, gilt frame. Plate 2 from “The World Described, or a New and Correct Sett of Maps” [1709-1720]. London-based cartographer Herman Moll produced this world map to document the numerous expeditions undertaken by English explorers searching for an ocean passage to Asia and in the settlement of the Americas. In addition to notes on climate and weather events, Moll also included an early rendering of the trade winds in this map. Shown as small arrows and curving lines, Moll based his depiction on the first meteorological map produced by Edmund Halley in 1686, with new information provided by actual explorers, including the recorded observations of erstwhile pirate Woodes Rogers. The seasonal trade winds were critical to efficient navigation of oceans in the 18th century. CONDITION: Excellent; not examined outside of frame. JLK Item Dimensions: 58 x 40"
MOLL, HERMAN (1654-1732). "A New and Correct Map of the Whole World, Shewing ye Situation of Its Principal Parts...by H. Moll, 1719." London: H. Moll, T. & J. Bowles, P. Overton & J. King, [dated 1719, but circa 1730]. Copper-engraved map on four joined sheets, with hand-colored outline and cartouche, 28 x 47 inches (view) within matted, gilt frame. Plate 2 from “The World Described, or a New and Correct Sett of Maps” [1709-1720]. London-based cartographer Herman Moll produced this world map to document the numerous expeditions undertaken by English explorers searching for an ocean passage to Asia and in the settlement of the Americas. In addition to notes on climate and weather events, Moll also included an early rendering of the trade winds in this map. Shown as small arrows and curving lines, Moll based his depiction on the first meteorological map produced by Edmund Halley in 1686, with new information provided by actual explorers, including the recorded observations of erstwhile pirate Woodes Rogers. The seasonal trade winds were critical to efficient navigation of oceans in the 18th century. CONDITION: Excellent; not examined outside of frame. JLK Item Dimensions: 58 x 40"
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