1662 Blaeu & Barlaeus Complete Set of 13 x Antique Maps of South America Anatomy He was among the first

He was among the first scientists to examine a platypus and published the first scientific description of it in The Naturalists Miscellany in 1799

one print promises 20

was first published in 1799

In 1685 after the death of his father he moved to England but after being unable to find employment moved to Holland and enlisted in French volunteers at Utrecht commanded by his cousin Daniel de Rapin

he discovered and named several islands

1662 Blaeu & Barlaeus Complete Set of 13 x Antique Maps of South America Anatomy He was among the firstTitles: 1. Terra Firma 2. Venezuela 3. Guiana 4. Peru 5. Chili 6. Brasilia 7. Paraquaria 8. Tabula Magellanica 9. Preafecturae Paranambucae Prs Borealis 10. Praefecturae De Paraiba et Rio Grande 11. Praefectura De Ciriii vel Seregippe 12. Praefectura Paranambucae Pars Meridionalis 13. Sinus Omnium Sanctoru Sizes: 24in x 20 1 2in (610mm x 520mm)ea Condition: (A) Very Good to Fine Condition Date: 1662 Ref #: BlaeuSA 1662 Description: This is a unique