Scarce French World Map With Scenes of Eskimos, Etc.

Delamare, F. (19th Century)
Nouveau Planisphere Illustre...
Engraved map.
Paris: R. Renault et Cie, 1862.
29 ¾" x 43 ½" sheet.
...dresse d'apres les cartes de la marine et les documents les plus recents. Very decorative large wall-size school map charged with charming if somewhat apocryphal vignettes and views. The arctic and antarctic regions are somewhat fanciful. Many areas of geography notes. Folds into an octavo size board cover with blue and gilt lettering label,- "Carte universelle du Monde. 1862". The period of Jules Verne. Some fold repairs on reverse, few stains.