Santini’s map was taken from Joseph- Nicolas  De L’Ile’s and Philippe Buache’s  map of the Northern Pacific Ocean; to include North America and Asia -  1752.  Shown on the map were the Russian discoveries and the de Forte voyage, both of which were criticized for incorrectly representing Vitus Bering’s voyage as well as not showing de Forte’s text when depicting the voyage.  Illustrating the northwest coast of America ( mostly based on myth); the information portrayed never the less dominated regional cartography for many decades until Cook’s voyages.  The map is rated Excellent (see our rating criteria on the Home Page) with no apparent flaws and a strong and dark  later color impression.  The map measures approximately (25.3" x 18.5").         $2400.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)