1757 – G. R. Vaugondy – Orbis Vetus

500 

Title:                      “Orbis Vetus in utraque continente”​

Description:
Decorative large format map of the World, richly embellished with an ornate title cartouche vignette top and bottom center. Australia, New Zealand and the NW Coast of America are still very inaccurately depicted.

Cartographer:     Gilles Robert De Vaugondy (1688–1766)
Engraving size:    71,5 x 47,5 cm
Sheet size:           77,0 x 51,0 cm
Year:                     1757
Technique:           copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition,  slightly brownish and stained, middle fold as issued. At the back of the map reinforcement around margin (map was in the frame before).​ Original paper with watermarks!

This is a genuine antique map published in 1757 and not a modern copy or reprint!

 

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity!

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