Interesting Antique Map of the Development of the Mapping of the America's, 1841

Reference
BG-13192-1
Date
1841
Region
Americas
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
48.0 x 59.0 cm (18.9 x 23.2 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 1,250

Title: "De ontdekking van Amerika. Voorgesteld in eene reeks geschiedkundige kaarten".

Collection of hand-colored engraved maps by D. VEELWAARD on 1 sheet, "Dertiende aflevering, linker blad" from ESCHAZIER'S Encyklopedische Atlas (Amst., ±1841).

Interesting overview of the development in mapping of the America's from the discovery by Columbus in 1492 to the situation in 1841. In the depiction of the Rounding of the Cape, California is still engraved as an island.

Condition: Good. Original hand-colouring of the borders. Fold Line in middle as issued. Study image carefully.

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