World Map in Two Hemispheres: Eastern & Western - 1802 Tardieu Atlas
€ 460
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Date
1802
Sheet size
41.5 × 56.2 cm (16.3 × 22.1 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13769-5
Condition
Good condition with minor age-related wear. Hand-colored boundaries are well-preserved, enhancing the clarity of regions and features. Fold lines and edge wear are visible, with some age spots, mostly in border. One small pin hole in left middle.
About this sheet
Antique Map with Title: "Mappemonde en Deux Hémisphères"
Publication Details:
- **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - **Purpose:** For the Nouvelle Edition de la Géographie de Guthrie - **Mapmakers:** P. F. Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - **Year:** An X - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calendar)
**Geographical Scope:** This antique map illustrates a double-hemisphere world map, showing both the Eastern (Old World) and Western (New World) hemispheres. It provides a global perspective, capturing the entire known world as understood in the early 19th century.
**Map Features:** - **Hemispheres Displayed:** - **Western Hemisphere:** The Americas, labeled as "Hémisphère Occidental ou Nouveau Monde." - **Eastern Hemisphere:** Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, labeled as "Hémisphère Oriental ou Ancien Monde." - **Notable Regions and Territories:** Detailed depictions of continents and major regions, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. - **Seas and Oceans:** All major oceans and seas are labeled, including the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and others. - **Ancient and Modern Names:** Uses a combination of historical and contemporary names for countries, regions, and bodies of water. - **Topographical Details:** Includes mountain ranges, rivers, and other significant geographical features as understood in the early 19th century. - **Cartographic Style:** Detailed engraving with hand-colored boundaries, emphasizing both historical accuracy and artistic presentation.
**Purpose and Use:** This map serves as a comprehensive visual representation of the world, reflecting the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the early 19th century. It is part of a larger atlas that includes 60 maps, providing a detailed view of both ancient and modern geography as known in 1802.
### Condition Report The map is in good condition with minor age-related wear. Hand-colored boundaries are well-preserved, enhancing the clarity of regions and features. Slight fold lines and edge wear are visible, with some age spots.
### Coloring The hand-colored boundaries on the map highlight regions and territories, adding clarity and visual appeal, typical of early 19th-century cartographic practices.
