World Maps · 18th century

Antique Map of the World in two Hemispheres by Keizer & de Lat, 1788

€ 750

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Date: 1788
Sheet size: 20.5 × 33 cm (8.1 × 13.0 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-12854-3

Condition

Few splits, slightly affecting image. General age-related toning. Original folding lines. Original/contemporary hand coloring, blank verso. Minor wear, please study image carefully.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Twee platte Warelds Bollen (..)'. Interesting world map in two hemispheres. California shown as a labeled island with place names and an indented northern coast. It is touching the mainland in the center. Title in cartouche at top between hemispheres. Includes charts at top right and left.

This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by Gerrit Brender à Brandis. Published by J. Keizer and I. de Lat, 1788.