Canary Islands & Madeira Map – Atlantic Archipelagos c.1780

€ 320

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

Date: 1780
Mapmaker / artist: Rigobert Bonne, France, circa 1780
Technique: Engraving
Sheet size: 41 × 26 cm (16.1 × 10.2 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14105-9

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

Light age toning. Central fold as issued. Minor edge wear and scattered foxing.

About this sheet

Canary Islands & Madeira Map – Atlantic Archipelagos c.1780

DESCRIPTION
This map focuses on the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Porto Santo, vital Atlantic staging points for European navigation. Engraved under Rigobert Bonne’s direction, it emphasizes precise coastal outlines and island placement rather than ornament. These islands played key roles in transatlantic voyages to Africa and the Americas. The map’s clarity and restrained style make it an excellent example of Enlightenment island cartography.

CONDITION REPORT
Light age toning. Central fold. Minor edge wear and scattered foxing.

FRAMING TIPS
Float-mount recommended; light mat with slim dark frame for clean presentation.