Attractive Antique Map of Asia with Borders Hand-Colored, c.1780

€ 450

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1780
Sheet size: 25 × 38 cm (9.8 × 15.0 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-11271

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'L'Asie.'

This map shows the Asia continent. Originates from 'Atlas de toutes les parties du Globe Terrestre (..)', published by M. Bonne in Paris, c. 1780.

Artists and Engravers: Cartographer: Rigobert Bonne, (1727 - 1795), was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. He succeeded Jacques Nicolas Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the French Depôt de la Marine. Engraved by Gaspard Andre.

Condition: Fine. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1780
Overall size: 38 x 25 cm.
Image size: 32 x 22 cm.

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