World Maps · 18th century

Antique Map of the World on Mercator's Projection, 1788

€ 750

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

Date: 1788
Sheet size: 20.5 × 32.5 cm (8.1 × 12.8 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-12854-1

Condition

Repaired: Very small repaired tear, 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 Geheele Wereld (..)'. Uncommon small world map on Mercator's projection. Nice detail of the islands throughout the world. Decorative title cartouche and compass rose.

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.