Small Antique World Map in Decorative Old Hand-Colouring, circa 1840
€ 220
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1840
Sheet size
15.7 × 18.8 cm (6.2 × 7.4 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
PCT-58798
Condition
Given age. A few minor spots. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique map titled 'Wereld Kaart'. Small and very decorative double hemisphere world map. Source unknown, to be determined. Published c.1840.
Artists and Engravers: Daniel Veelwaard Junior (1796-1868) was a Dutch engraver and map-engraver, pupil of his father Daniel Veelwaard.
Condition: Good, given age. A few minor spots. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1840 Overall size: 18.8 x 15.7 cm. Image size: 17.5 x 10.4 cm.
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