Old World Map of Eastern and Western Hemispheres by Tavernier, 1661: California as Island, Classical Winds, Concentric Design portland Bartholomew's map of North Wales

Bartholomew's map of North Wales is not just a geographical representation

Castel Roncolo

The Bay of Tangier

Surrey Hills Village

Old World Map of Eastern and Western Hemispheres by Tavernier, 1661: California as Island, Classical Winds, Concentric Design portland Bartholomew's map of North WalesStep into the world of 17th century exploration with Melchior Tavernier's exquisite "Carte de L'Amerique Nouvellement dressee suivant les Nouvelles descouvertes . . . 1661." This remarkable map captures the spirit of an era where the boundaries of the known world were constantly being redrawn. Tavernier, a master cartographer, skillfully blends contemporary geographical knowledge with speculative elements, creating a captivating depiction of the world