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Decorative Ancient World Map with Large Parts of the World Still Unknown, c 1731
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Interesting ancient map of the world, based upon Strabo. The Southern tip of Africa is undiscovered. No sign of Japan, the Korean Peninsula or Australia and Oceana. Excellent NE Passage display. A marvelous world map, based upon 2000 year old geography. From an early edition of Cellarius' Notitia Orbis Antiqui (...) which was published in London, Amsterdam and other places over the next 100 years and was one of the most popular Ancient Geographies of its time.
Map maker/ publisher: Cellarius
Map title: Veteris orbis climata ex strabone
Year: 1731
Original copper engraving
Verso: blank. Condition: Good. later Hand Colouring. Minor foxing overall, but still very decorative and interesting print. The paper not strong, but without repairs, tears wormholes and wrinkles. Folding line in the middle.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1730-1739
- Date of Manufacture:1731
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Verso: blank. Condition: Good. later Hand Colouring. Minor foxing overall, but still very decorative and interesting print. The paper not strong, but without repairs, tears wormholes and wrinkles. Folding line in the middle.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-130831stDibs: LU3054326315422
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