Historic Panorama of Copenhagen City Plan from Early European Travel Guide, 1819
€ 230
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1819
Mapmaker / artist
Archibald Fullarton & Co., Glasgow, circa 1819
Technique
Hand-colored steel engraving
Sheet size
17 × 22 cm (6.7 × 8.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14230-31
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
Good overall with attractive original hand coloring. Light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with mid-19th century maps. Central fold lines visible as issued; overall a clean and appealing impression.
About this sheet
Denmark Antique Map with View of Copenhagen, Hand Colored Steel Engraving c.1819
A finely engraved and attractively hand-colored 19th-century map of Denmark, combining geographic detail with decorative elegance. Published by Archibald Fullarton & Co. of Glasgow, this map reflects the refined cartographic style of mid-Victorian atlas production, blending accurate geographic representation with artistic presentation suitable for both educational and decorative purposes.
The map shows the Danish peninsula of Jutland together with the principal islands, including Zealand, Funen, Lolland, Falster, and surrounding smaller islands. Coastal contours, towns, waterways, and regional boundaries are clearly engraved, illustrating Denmark’s maritime geography and strategic position between the North Sea and Baltic Sea. The Kattegat and Skagerrak waters are prominently indicated, emphasizing the nation’s historical role in northern European trade and navigation.
A particularly appealing feature is the engraved vignette in the lower right corner depicting a view of Copenhagen harbor, adding visual narrative and decorative balance to the composition. Such pictorial elements were popular in Victorian atlas maps, enhancing their suitability as wall décor while maintaining scholarly accuracy. The delicate hand coloring highlights administrative regions and coastal outlines, creating subtle contrast and visual harmony across the map.
Produced during a period of expanding geographic knowledge and improved steel engraving techniques, the map demonstrates the precision and clarity characteristic of Fullarton’s atlas publications. Steel engraving allowed for fine line detail and durability, resulting in a crisp impression that retains strong visual appeal today.
Condition: Good overall with attractive original hand coloring. Light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with mid-19th century maps. Central fold lines visible as issued; overall a clean and appealing impression.
Framing tips: Particularly effective when framed in dark walnut or black with a generous ivory or warm off-white mat to emphasize the engraving detail. Suggested mat borders of approximately 6–8 cm (2.5–3 inches) enhance the presentation and create a refined gallery appearance.
