1550 Munster Rare Antique World Map - early depiction of America, Post Columbus Medical which began with his service

which began with his service as comptroller of household to Lord Macartneys embassy

as shown in the print

Reconnaissance of the Western Coast of the United States Middle Sheet From San Francisco To Umpquah River

leading 90 Cossacks on a journey from the Kolyma to Anadyr Rivers

SA 1836 & the colony of Victoria begun some 8 years earlier in 1838

1550 Munster Rare Antique World Map - early depiction of America, Post Columbus Medical which began with his serviceTitle : Das Erst General Inhaltend die Beschreibung und den Cirkel des Gantzen Erdtriche und Ref #: 35671 Size: 16 1 2in x 12 3 4in (415mm x 315mm) Date : 1550 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: This wood block engraved original antique oval World Map was engraved by David Kandel, initials engraved bottom left "DK" and was published in the 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster. One of the most recognizable maps of the 16th century