792 Elwe World Map -- Mappe Monde ou Description du
Title: 1792 Elwe World Map -- Mappe Monde ou Description du Globe Terrestre & Aquatique
Cartographer: J Elwe
Year / Place: 1792, Amsterdam
Map Dimension (in.): 18.1 x 24 in.
This is an outstanding double page world map. This map retains the 18th century's cartography of California being an island, and it isone of last maps to do so. Terre de Iesso just off shore of North America. In the Pacific there is a partial New Zealand coast line and Van Diemens Land together with partial coastline for Terre Australe et Inconnue et Magellanique. The map is beautifully decorated with a rich allegorical figures. The female representations of the four continents adorn the corners with figures representing the virtues of Justice with her ax and scales, Truth holding a mirror while being attacked by a serpent, Fortitude with a broken column, and Temperance mixing wine and water. From Elwe's monumental 'Atlas'.
Reserve: $1,200.00
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Condition Report: Good-fair. On laid paper. Modest damp stains in upper and lower center. Slight staining and marginal pencil and ink notations. Original hand color to the map.
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Title: 1792 Elwe World Map -- Mappe Monde ou Description du Globe Terrestre & Aquatique
Cartographer: J Elwe
Year / Place: 1792, Amsterdam
Map Dimension (in.): 18.1 x 24 in.
This is an outstanding double page world map. This map retains the 18th century's cartography of California being an island, and it isone of last maps to do so. Terre de Iesso just off shore of North America. In the Pacific there is a partial New Zealand coast line and Van Diemens Land together with partial coastline for Terre Australe et Inconnue et Magellanique. The map is beautifully decorated with a rich allegorical figures. The female representations of the four continents adorn the corners with figures representing the virtues of Justice with her ax and scales, Truth holding a mirror while being attacked by a serpent, Fortitude with a broken column, and Temperance mixing wine and water. From Elwe's monumental 'Atlas'.
Reserve: $1,200.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $28.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Ohio
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Good-fair. On laid paper. Modest damp stains in upper and lower center. Slight staining and marginal pencil and ink notations. Original hand color to the map.
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