Original Antique Hand-colored World Map with or without Frame, '1696'

World Maps · 17th century

Original Antique Hand-colored World Map with or without Frame, '1696'

€ 4 500

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

Date: 1696
Technique: Engraved
Sheet size: 73 × 85.5 cm (28.7 × 33.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-07046

Condition

Map is in great condition, with original/contemporary hand coloring. Beautiful gold frame included, minor wear. Please study images carefully.

About this sheet

Antique world map titled 'Mappe-Monde dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences (..)'. Beautiful original antique world map. Relief shown pictorially. Includes illustrations and 4 small hemispherical polar projections. Appears in Sanson's 'Atlas Nouveau'. Published by P. Mortier, 1696.