Robert Morden (d. 1703) was a British map and globe maker. Little is known about his early life, although he was most likely apprenticed to Joseph Moxon. By 1671, Morden was working from the sign of the Atlas on Cornhill, the same address out of which Moxon had previously worked. Most famous for his English county maps, his geography texts, and his wall maps, Modern entered into many partnerships during his career, usually to finance larger publishing projects.
Scarce map of Asia, typically attributed to Robert Morden. Korea is referenced as an island, but appears to have been reattached to the mainland. The Great Wall of China is shown. Nice detail in the Philippines. Oversized Maldive islands configuration.
Rare early map of Japan and Korea, which includes some fascinating mythical information. Hokkaido is shown as being connected to Korea. Nice example of this scarce map.
Rare English map, extending from the Gulf of Bengal to the Mecon River. Includes Cabul and Napal in the North and Bombay in the Southwest. One of the earliest obtainable English maps of the region.
Rare English map of the Malay Peninsula, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, part of China, Borneo, Sumatra and the Gulf of Bengal. One of the earliest obtainable English maps of the region.
Rare early English map of Malacca, Sumatra, Java, Borneo and the tip of Cambodia. One of the earliest obtainable English maps of the region. Centered on Singapore. A fascinating early English map of the region. This map first appeared in Modern's...
![The Molucca Ilands &c. [shows part of Australia]](/map/small/37298.jpg)
Rare early English map of the islands from the Celebes and Nova Guinea to the North Coast of Australia and Timor. A fascinating early English map of the region. This map first appeared in Modern's rare Atlas Terestris, first published in 1687.
![The Turkish Empire in Asia [shows Cyprus]](/map/small/37050.jpg)
Rare early English map of the Turkish Empire in Asia, along with Cyprus and extending to the Caspian Sea and the Tigris and Eurphrates Rivers. This first map appeared in Modern's rare Atlas Terestris, first published in 1687.
Rare English map of Persia, colored by Tribal Kingdoms and extending from the Gulf of Ormus to the Caspian Sea. This first map appeared in Modern's rare Atlas Terestris, first published in 1687.
Rare English map of the region between the Black and Caspian Seas, published by Robert Morden. This map first appeared in Modern's rare Atlas Terestris, first published in 1687.
Rare early English map of Arabia, extending from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea to the Persian Gulf, with many kingdoms, place names, etc. shown. Mecca and Medina area located.
Scarce early English map of the region south of Egypt and the Red Sea. This first map appeared in Modern's rare Atlas Terestris, first published in 1687.
