NOVA ORBIS TABULA IN LUCEM EDITA, A.F. DE WIT.

“De Wit’s map is one of the most attractive of its time. The brilliant scenes in the corners combine images of the four seasons, the elements, and the signs of the zodiac in a well-balanced and naturalistic way...... ...” Shirley, R.W. The Mapping of the World page 468. This is state two with the cherubs in the cusps. There are two inset hemispherical maps showing polar projections

Very good coondition. The map has been restored and has an expert repair to worm hole. Some light foxing