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Original Engraved Antique Map of the World, Colorful and Decorative, C.1780

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Antique map titled 'Mappemonde en Deux Hemispheres ou l'on a Indique les Nouvelles Decouvertes' - This handsome double hemisphere map presents a view of the physical world with particularly nice detail of the islands throughout the world. Australia is still oddly shaped with a partially delineated southern coastline. Ter. De Diemen is still connected to Australia, although Bass Strait is shown just south, separating Pte. du Tristan from the mainland. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Pierre Francois Tardieu' after 'Edme Mentelle'. Pierre François Tardieu (1711 - 1771) was a French engraver and cartographer, nephew of Nicolas-Henri Tardieu. Edme Mentelle (11 October 1730 - 28 April 1816) was a French geographer. Condition: Good, given age. Slight discolouration near middle fold. Some minor small crinkles. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Date: c.1780 Overall size: 51.6 x 39.6 cm. Image size: 43 x 31.8 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.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.6 in (39.6 cm)Width: 20.32 in (51.6 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, given age. Slight discolouration near middle fold. Some minor small crinkles. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-587971stDibs: LU3054329641742

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