1842 Large Exquisite Antique Hand-Coloured Western and Eastern Hemisphere World Map. From Gilbert's Modern Atlas

Description

If you are looking for a special gift, choose hand-coloured maps over printed maps.

This Western and Eastern Hemisphere world map is a fine, antique hand-coloured map of exceptional quality, from Gilbert's Modern Atlas, published in London, with date attributed to 1842 (early British publications are notorious for not having dates on the front page, but the year of publication can be gleaned from the text in the atlas). Drawn and engraved by L. Dower, Pentonville, London, with letterpress by Robert Mudie.

This 167-year old map is in very good condition. Printed on very thick paper; blank on the back. Patina consistent with age. To preserve this map for another hundred years, use archival quality mats when framing.

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This is an original map, not a reproduction! Bananastrudel sells only originals. A copy of the front page will be sent to you as proof of provenance.

Sent to you flat, in an acid-free sleeve with sturdy backing.

Size of plate: approx. 10.5" x 26

Added on Oct 18, 2009

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