1778 – J. de La Porte – Mappe Monde
180 €
Title: “Mappe-Monde ou Description du Glôbe Terrestre Assujettie aux Observs Astronoms.”
Description:
Decorative double-hemisphere world map showing a curious shape for Australia and a “Mer de L’Ouest” or “Sea of the West” and northwest passage.
The map comes from Joseph de La Porte atlas “Atlas moderne portatif, composé de vingt-huit cartes sur toutes les parties du globe terrestre…” published in Paris, 1778.
Cartographer: Joseph de La Porte (1714 – 1779)
Sheet size: 23,3 x 19,3 cm
Year: 1778
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Good condition. Contemporary coloring. Lower middle fold separation present.
This is an original antique map published in 1778 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
On your request we will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
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