Hibernia Regnum Map by Carel Allard, 1700: Hand-Colored Provinces of Ireland

€ 2 400

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

Date: 1700
Mapmaker / artist: Carel Allard - a prominent Dutch cartographer and publisher from Amsterdam
Sheet size: 61 × 51.8 cm (24.0 × 20.4 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13808

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

The map is in good condition with a central horizontal fold and a few small marginal tears, professionally backed with thin paper. Its exceptionally well-preserved hand coloring enhances its decorative and historical value.

About this sheet

This is a historical map of Ireland created by Carel Allard around 1700, titled "Hibernia Regnum in Quatuor Provincias Ultoniam, Connaciam, Lageniam, et Momoniam". The map is hand-colored and engraved. It includes two large decorative cartouches. The map is part of an atlas by Carel Allard, an Amsterdam-based cartographer.

Here are the detailed points about the map:

Atlas: Source Atlas - Likely part of an atlas published by Carel Allard, but specific title of the atlas isn't mentioned.

Interesting Features

Extra notes: The text in the lower left of the map is a dedication to Charles III,

This map is a valuable piece for collectors due to its rarity, decorative elements, and historical significance, especially considering the high quality of its coloring and the detailed depiction of Ireland’s provincial divisions.