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Justus Danckerts (Dutch, 1635-1701) Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula. (A New Map of the Whole World), hand coloured engraving, titled "Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula Amstelodami per I. Danckerts cum Privil", pub. Amsterdam c.1685, 16 1/4 x 18 7/8in. (41.3 x 47.9cm.). * Notes: This double-hemisphere world map by the Dutch cartographer Justus Danckerts is based on Frederick De Wit's maritime world map of 1668. It includes two world hemispheres and two small inset polar maps. The allegorical scenes represent the four elements of fire, earth, water and air. This is the second of two world maps that Danckerts published based on maps produced by Frederick de Wit This second world map of 1685 is published five years after the first and mentions the privilege granted to him in 1684 which is shown in the title cartouche. ** Badly light damaged and the tips of three corners missing.