Frederick de Wit(Netherlands, 1629-1706)
"Nova Orbis Tabula In Lucem Edita, A.F.de Wit".
"Nova Orbis Tabula In Lucem Edita, A.F.de Wit".
Engraved map with hand coloring, published in Amsterdam 1689 by A.F.de Wit, latin edition. P. circa 48 x 56,5 cm. S. circa 51,2 x 59,8 cm.
Literature
Shirley 499.
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For this rare state, De Wit adopts the second Sanson model of California s an island, eliminates the Straits of Anian and shows a virtually unknown NW Coast of America. He also provides a significant additional information in Southeast Asia, including the addition of Nova Guinea and "Quiri Regio".
