Old World Map from 1671 by Richard Blome - First English World Atlas Wall Chart children All of the ancient Roman

All of the ancient Roman landmarks are visible on this map

It was originally printed in 24 sheets and was 4 meters wide

engraved by A

The map delineates between roads

Old World Map from 1671 by Richard Blome - First English World Atlas Wall Chart children All of the ancient RomanThis is one of the earliest and finest large world maps created and printed in England, with everything written in English. The map was published in 1671 by Richard Blome as part of an atlas also the first that had been engraved and printed in England. Back in 1671, our understanding of the world wasn't quite what it is today. California is an island! And there's no Antarctica. There is an early outline of Australia, however! Take a closer look at