75/6084 [Worldmaps]. "Mappe-monde dressé sur les Observations de Mrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences". Partly handcol. engr. worldmap in two hemispheres after J.N. DE L'ISLE, 49,5x64,3 cm., 2 cartouches w. mermaids and ships, four polar views in corners showing the world from different angles, Amst., J. Covens & C. Mortier, ±1740.

- A few tears closed on verso; left and right margin trimmed (close) to the borderline.

= Updated version of the Sanson/ Mortier map from Atlas Nouveau (1696) with the most recent explorer's routes. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE CII.