A New Map of the World, with the Latest Discoveries
1789 New York Public Library
About this artwork
An 18th-century world map printed for Robert Sayer, showing the Western and Eastern Hemispheres with hand-colored borders.
Did you know?
This map, created by the mathematician Samuel Dunn, reflects the era of Enlightenment cartography, when rapid maritime exploration significantly refined global knowledge. It includes a specific publication date of June 10, 1789, printed at the shop of the famous map publisher Robert Sayer on Fleet Street in London, serving as both a navigational tool and a decorative piece of the time.
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A New Map of the World, with the Latest Discoveries
Samuel Dunn, 1789
