World Map (Map Monde) - Chatelain c. 1705-1720 Toponymy: Features early French spellings

Toponymy: Features early French spellings of major islands

He believed these were the intake and exhaust valves of the Earth's internal engine

and a separate "Nota" cartouche in the lower left explaining local linguistic terms like Tanjong (Point/Cape) and Pulo (Island)

Regional Precision: Detailed depictions of the Mughal Empire

Cartographer: Johann Baptist Homann (1664–1724)

World Map (Map Monde) - Chatelain c. 1705-1720 Toponymy: Features early French spellingsMapmonde ou Description Gnrale du Globe Terrestre Drawn by: Henri Abraham Chatelain (16841743) Published in: Amsterdam Year: c. 17051720 From: Atlas Historique (published by L'Honor & Chatelain) Condition: Fine copperplate engraving with vibrant hand colouring; professionally matted. A Masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age This spectacular double hemisphere world map is a landmark of historical geography from the seminal seven volume Atlas Historique.