1821 – A. Gaultier – Europe
70 €
Title: “A plain map for the geographical game of Asia, Africa, America, and newly discovered islands : according to the method of the Abbé Gaultier. MDCCXCII.”
Description:
Attractive antique copper engraved map of Europe continent.
Comes from a complete course of geography, by means of instructive games, invented by the Abbe Gaultier. Collated with the author’s last Paris edition, and digested for Europe conformably to the territorial arrangements of the Pacification of 1815, by Jehoshaphat Aspin. In three parts. The first part, containing the game of simple geography, for teaching the names and situations of the different countries and places of the Earth. The second part, containing a concise treatise on the artificial sphere. The third part, containing a geographical game, illustrative of ancient and modern history. Engraved by S. and R. Bentley, printed for John Harris and Son, corner of St. Paul’s Church-yard in London, 1821.
Cartographer: Abbe Gaultier (1746 – 1818)
Sheet size: 45,7 x 36,8 cm
Year: 1821
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Very good, original condition. Contemporary coloring, watermarked paper.
This is an original antique map published in 1821 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
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