Very scarce and detailed copperplate map of the Western Hemisphere (America), comprising North America, South America and parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, based in particular on Aaron Arrowsmith’s famous world map and his global projection, published by Schneider & Weigel, Nuremberg, dated 1797. With notes and dates of discovery sheet size 57,5 x 75 cm Condition some staining, water staining in the margins, 2–3 small holes (in the white area, with no loss of image), a repaired tear in the centre fold at the top (approx. 2 cm, not extending into the image), otherwise in very good condition, contemporary hand colour