Antique Map Description
Title: Royaume de Danemarck: Première Carte. Danemarck, Norwege et Islande
Publication Details:
- **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - **Purpose:** For the Nouvelle Edition de la Géographie de Guthrie - **Mapmakers:** P. F. Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - **Year:** An X - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calendar)
Geographical Scope:
This antique map illustrates the Kingdom of Denmark, including Denmark, Norway, and Iceland, as well as parts of the British Isles and surrounding areas.
Map Features:
- **Regions Displayed:** Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and parts of the British Isles. - **Notable Regions and Territories:** Denmark (Danemarck), Norway (Norwege), Iceland (Islande), and parts of Scotland and the Faroe Islands. - **Seas and Bodies of Water:** North Sea (Mer du Nord), Atlantic Ocean (Ocean Atlantique), and surrounding bodies of water. - **Topographical Details:** Includes mountain ranges, rivers, and other significant geographical features as understood in the early 19th century. - **Cartographic Style:** Detailed engraving with hand-colored boundaries, emphasizing both historical accuracy and artistic presentation.
Purpose and Use:
This map serves as a detailed visual representation of the geographical and political landscape of Denmark, Norway, and Iceland, reflecting the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the early 19th century. It is part of a larger atlas that includes 60 maps, providing a comprehensive view of both ancient and modern geography as known in 1802.
Condition Report The map is in good condition with minor age-related wear. Hand-colored boundaries are well-preserved, enhancing the clarity of regions and features. Slight fold lines and edge wear are visible, with some age spots.
Coloring The hand-colored boundaries on the map highlight regions and territories, adding clarity and visual appeal, typical of early 19th-century cartographic practices.
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