Very Decorative Original Antique Map of the World, Published in France in c.1780

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Antique map titled 'L'Ancien Monde Et Le Nouveau en Deux Hemispheres' - Double hemisphere map of the World, showing the contemporary geographical misconceptions of the late 18th Century. The Norhwest Coast of America no longer shows the Bay of the West, following Cook's explorations, but has not yet been reshaped by the explorations of Vancouver. The Norhwest and Northeast passages are still viable prospects. Nice treatment of the East and West Indies. Tasmania still attached to Australia, with only a tiny hint of Antactica conjecturally offersd (T. de Sandwich) and no sign of Cook's discovery of Hawaii. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Rigobert Bonne' after an anonymous artist. Rigobert Bonne, (1727 - 1795), was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. He succeeded Jacques Nicolas Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the French Depôt de la Marine. Engraved by Gaspard Andre. Condition: Good, given age. Some small tears in the middle near middle fold neatly repaired on verso, hardly visible. Edges with a few tiny tears. Small hole bottom margin just below image. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Date: circa 1780 Overall size: 44.7 x 26 cm. Image size: 40.6 x 21 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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• Title: Very Decorative Original Antique Map of the World, Published in France in c.1780