Melchior Tavernier. Nova totius terrarium orbis. 1643.

Melchior Tavernier (1564-1644) Nova totius terrarium orbis geographica aehydrographica tabulaCopperplate engraving with original outline color Paris,164316 7/8" x 22 7/8" sheet, 28 1/4" x 34 1/4" framed   Melchior Tavernier was from a large family of publishers working in Paris during the early years of the seventeenth century. He is probably best known for his publication of a map of the Post Roads of France which was copied many times until the end of the century. However, he also issued several other maps and atlases,including this one, which replaced his 1630 world map, closely copied from Jodocus Hondius' prototype of 1617. In this particular map, Tavernier revised both the northwest and northeast coastlines of North America but failed to make any reference to Australia. The double hemisphere is surrounded by four small scenes showing the elements symbolized by an eagle, a salamander, land animals and a while. Other information containedon the map includes celestial circles and tw