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

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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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 33.67 in (85.5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1696
  • Condition:
    Map is in great condition, with original/contemporary hand coloring. Beautiful gold frame included, minor wear. Please study images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-070461stDibs: LU3054324050822

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