1711 (1750) Large Senex Twin Hemisphere World Map, Rare Start Price USD 9,750.00 Current Price USD 9,750.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 17, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 24, 2008 Location Successful Worldwide Shipping From Melbourne, See more about '1711 (1750) Large Senex Twin Hemisphere World Map, Rare' Description Helpful Links:Company Details - About MEPayment & Shipping Options View seller's other itemsCartographer's ProfileAsk Seller a questionReturn PolicyAbout Classical Images   We have over 2,000 items for sale on our Ebay stores site. Please click here to enter the stores and use the search engine to the left to search specifically for maps, prints, Atlases on the Classical Images Stores, thank you Click Here     A Map of The World Corrected from the Observations communicated to the Royal Societys of London &... click image to enlarge click image to enlarge click image to enlarge click image to enlarge click image to enlarge This very large magnificent extremely scarce original antique Twin Hemisphere World Map was engraved for John Senex for publication of his Elephant Folio Atlas of 1711. There were three states of this map, 1711, 1725 and 1750. This map was published by John Bowles and Robert Sayer, Fleet St London in 1750. These large scale maps are scarce due mainly to their size. Damage and loss over time was frequent. The map has undergone some professional restoration to the left margin and text. I have only been able to find records of 3 sales over the last 20 years. I know of none currently for sale. It is noted by Whitfield... that this map represents the complete ascendancy of scientific taste in the eighteenth century twin hemisphere world map; the maps borders are filled with neither the classical motifs or the scientific motifs, but with scientific texts, long and detailed passages from two of the foremost scientists of the day (Isaac Newton and Edmund Halley) on the Theory of Tides from Newton and An Attempt to assign the Physical cause of the Trade Winds and Monsoons by Halley. This map epitomises the thurst for scientific curiosity that encompassed the world of the 18th century. Senex has been geographically restrained with many unknowns, such as the debate on California as an Island - shown here as a peninsular. The search for a northern passage to Asia still abounds as does the lack of definitive knowledge of the Pacific NW. But he gives no guesses or half truths only sticking to what is known at the time. Senex remarks in text above California...These parts as yet being undiscovered, us not certain yet whether America joins to the North Eastern Part of Tartary, where hence it is most probable that it was peopled being supposed to be separated if at all but by narrow straits.He also remarks in text north of Hudson's Bay keeping open the possibility of a NW passage...This way a northwest passage to China has several times been attempted without success.In the Caribbean Senex notes..The Caribbean Isles in or near the month of August are dreadfully afflicted with furious storms called Hurricanes much as it were particular to them.  He has also been objective in his depiction of the known coastlines of Australia and New Zealand and has followed popular thinking on the connection of New Guinea to Australia. He engraves dire notes regarding New Holland..The soil of Hollandia Nova is barren and desert no fresh but some salt water rivers, no four footed beasts except an Amphibious one as big as a dog with Sea Cows and innumerable quantities of Rats as great as cats; also black swans and Parrots; the natives are black and go naked: the coast is low, foul and rocky, the inland parts high. Here abound oysters, lobsters and crabs and vast numbers of troublesome flies. (Mr. Witsen Phil Trans. No 245)This is an incredibly informative rare map with many more text passages, from the true time of enlightenment. (Ref: Tooley; Whitfield; M&B) Please note all items auctioned are genuine, we do not sell reproductions. A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) can be issued on request.    Condition Report General Description:Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stablePaper color: - whiteAge of map color: - Original & laterColors used: - Yellow, green, blue, redGeneral color appearance: - AuthenticPaper size: - 43in x 25in (1.10m x 635mm) Plate size: - 43in x 25in (1.10m x 635mm) Margins: - min. 1/2in (12mm)Imperfections:Margins: - Left margin 1in into text professionally restored. right margin re-enforced, light soilingPlate area: - Folds as issuedVerso: - Professionally backed with archival paperOverall Quality (in Bold):Perfect/Fine/Very Good/Good/Fair/Poor   John Senex 1690- 1740 Publisher and engraver, Senex, was a contemporary of the cartographer Herman Moll and no doubt, to some extent, a rival although his output was rather smaller. In conjunction with Charles Price and James Maxwell  he produced some fine maps of the world and the continents as well as loose maps of various countries (1708-14).Apart from these maps he seems to have had a particular interest in road maps and in 1719 he issued a corrected edition of Ogilby's Britannia in miniature with updated road maps of England and Wales.    Payment Methods Visa MasterCard Bankcard *PayPal Direct Bank Transfers & AUS$ Bank Drafts Please contact me to discuss other forms of payment Please also contact me before the end of the auction if you would like to discuss payment by instalments over an agreed period *(Please email your CC#, Expiry Date, full name on card & shipping address in two separate emails or alternatively you can fax or phone to the numbers below.)Australian buyers please add 10% GST    Shipping WorldwideAustralia Air Mail Courier1 Courier2* Express Insurance $10.00 US $30.00 US $0.00 US   2.75% min $6.00 US       $6.00 US 2.75% min $4.00 US *Courier #2: Available for all items 11in x 8 1/2in (280mm x 215mm) or smaller flat or folded along original folds There will be only one shipping charge per 10 maps or prints purchased. 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