California as an island 1750-70’s World in spheres hand colored miniature mapMappe Monde. World in spheres antique map. Issued c. 1750 70s (?) Paris. engraved by Faure. A map which was reissued over several decades in the 18th century. Charming little mid 18th century engraved world map with lovely full hand color. Of note for how California is boldly depicted as an island, with no sign of Alaska. Australia is only a partial unknown outline with van Diemens land only hinted at as a partial outline. Same with New Zealand, just