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Antique Map of Asia Depicting Asia and Australia, c.1814

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Antique map titled 'Asia'. This map depicts Asia and Australia. Engraved by J. and G. Menzies and issued for Thomson's 'New General Atlas'. Artists and Engravers: John Thomson (1777 - c. 1841) was a Scottish cartographer, publisher, and bookbinder active in Edinburgh during the early part of the 19th century. Thomson apprenticed under Edinburgh bookbinder Robert Alison. Condition: Very good, few tears outside image border. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1814 Overall size: 71 x 54 cm. Image size: 51 x 45.5 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 27.96 in (71 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1814
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  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-10075/21stDibs: LU3054326377532
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