Antique Map of the World on Mercator Projection by Anson, 1749

World Maps · 18th century

Antique Map of the World on Mercator Projection by Anson, 1749

€ 314

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

Date: 1749
Sheet size: 27 × 42.5 cm (10.6 × 16.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-11589-13

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

General age-related toning. Original folding lines. Minor wear, some foxing. Blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Wereld Kaart waar in de Reizen van den Hr. Anson rondsom de Wereld'. Original antique map of the world on Mercator's Projection from a Dutch edition of Anson's voyages. The map includes California as an Island, an incomplete Australia which connects to New Guinea, no Southern Hemisphere, Northwest passage, no New Zealand and a host of other cartorgraphic misconceptions. Shows Anson's tracks around the world. This map originates from 'Reize rondsom de Werreld (..)' by George Anson, published 1749.

Artists and Engravers: Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson, PC, FRS (23 April 1697 – 6 June 1762) was a Royal Navy officer.