Antique Map of Europe in the Year 800 and 1500, Published in 1842
€ 400
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1500
Sheet size
68 × 50.5 cm (26.8 × 19.9 in)
Reference
BG-12338-18
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.
Condition
Very good, general age-related toning. Original folding line, blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Europe'. Two maps of Europe. The upper map depicts Europe in the year 800, the lower map depicts Europe in 1500. This map originates from 'Atlas universel de géographie ancienne et moderne (..)' by Pierre M. Lapie and Alexandre E. Lapie.
Artists and Engravers: Pierre M. Lapie was a French cartographer and engraver. He was the father of cartographer Alexandre Emile Lapie.
Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Original folding line, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1842 Overall size: 50.5 x 68 cm. Image size: 40 x 54.5 cm.
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