Antique Map of South America Depicting Guayana, c.1780

About the Item

Antique map titled 'La Guyane Francopise avec partie de la Guyane Hollandoise: suivant les Operations et les Cartes recentes des Ingenieurs-Geographes Francois'. Antique map of South America depicting Guyana. Covers parts of British Guyana, Dutch Surinam in the north, French Guyana (Guyane), modern day Mayapa, a Brazilian state, and Cap de Nord in the south. This map originates from G. Raynal's 'Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre (..)'. Artists and Engravers: Rigobert Bonne (October 6, 1727 - September 2, 1794) was one of the most important French cartographers of the late 18th century. Artist: Rigobert Bonne (October 6, 1727 - September 2, 1794) was one of the most important French cartographers of the late 18th century. Condition: Very good, please study image carefully. Date: c.1780 Overall size: 24.5 x 37.5 cm. Image size: 22.5 x 32 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: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Width: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1780

Condition:

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

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