Present Asia distinguisht into its general divisions or countries together with their capital cities chief rivers mountains &c.

Single sheet. Hand col. engr. Medium: Two leaves joined at vertical centreline, mounted on stiff paper. Scale: [ca. 1:5 000 000]. Cartographic Note: Scales in English miles according to vulgar computation and according to Norwood's computation. Contents Note: Dedication to His Highness William Duke of Gloucester in cartouche with royal coat of arms.
From A New Set of Maps, 'a natural and easie method to lead young students (for whose use the work is principally intended) unto a competent knowledge of the geographical science'.

Object Details

ID: G250:1/9
Collection: Charts and maps
Type: Chart
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wells, Edward; Burghers, Michael
Places: Indian Ocean
Date made: 1701
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Printed area 37 x 52cm, on sheet 48 x 59cm.
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