John and William Cary. Cary's New and Improved Celestial Globe: Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe. 1799/1815. 121823blast Quivira refers to the Seven

Quivira refers to the Seven Cities of Gold sought by the Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in 1541

where he taught until his death

The map is richly embellished with decorative elements typical of the Baroque era

Distinctive buildings include the St

This detailed sea chart of the Caribbean islands

John and William Cary. Cary's New and Improved Celestial Globe: Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe. 1799/1815. 121823blast Quivira refers to the SevenCARY, John (17541835) and William (17591825) Cary's New and Improved Celestial Globe: Carys New Terrestrial Globe A pair of tall library globes, each made up of 2 sets of 12 hand colored engraved globe gores, each with title cartouches. Original varnish removed, some stress fractures, as usual, a few expertly restored, occasional light browning. Brass hour circles, diameter 3. 25 inches, and brass meridian circles, each with an engraved graticule to