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Ogilby, John

Numéro d'objet:	22734
Catégorie:	Lithographie / Gravure / Eaux-Forte
Technique:	Imprimé
Origine:	Larache
Date:	1670
Support:	Papier à la cuve

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John Ogilby was a geographer, historian, publisher, Royal Cosmographer, and Master of Revels in Ireland. In 1675 he compiled Britannia, the first book of road maps to use the standard mile of 1760. Known famously as a publisher of maps and geographical accounts, Ogilby is revered for his ambitious project, a multi-volume description of the world which would include America, Asia, Europe, and Great Britain. The volumes contained unsurpassed comprehensive descriptions, remarkable views and important maps, and were joint collaborations in conjunction with the Dutch publisher Jacob van Meurs. 'Africa' and 'Atlas Japannensis' were published in 1670, 'Atlas Chinensis' in 1671, and 'Asia' 1673. In 1671 Ogilby also published 'America', translated from Arnold Montanus' Dutch text, though adding fresh material on the English colonies. He also translated Montanus Africa, China, Japan, Persia, and Asia.