Lot 29840: Van der Aa - Map of the World published 1729 - Mappe Monde

This world map is entitled Mappe Monde and was done by Peter van der Aa for his work Le Nouveau Theatre du Monde. It was published in 1729 in Leiden.

This is a scarce double hemisphere world map. The map shows the routes of early explorers including Tasman, Magellan, Chevalier de Chermont, Mendana, and more. It does show partial coast lines of New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania. California is shown as a peninsula with the northwest coast above incomplete. The map features scenes that symbolize the four known continents in each corner. There are cartouches at the center that title the work (above) and have an advertisement (below).

Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) was a Dutch cartographer, publisher, and book seller. He was appointed to the bookseller trade from the age of 9 and went on to own a bookshop and auction house. He published many maps in his time, and became best known for his atlases on exploration and noted voyages. Much of what he published was composite atlases in which he utilized many other publishers plates and prints including Carel Allard and Frederik De Wit as well as his own work.

~ 16" by 12 3/4"

Originally Hand-colored Engraving

1729

Overall Very Good to Excellent. Some of the world maps from this collection have archival tape at verso to reinforce the edges or from being matted previously. Please review the images provided carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. We've included pictures of the verso of the map, and in some cases further detail of the decorative areas of the maps.

Le Nouveau Theatre du Monde