“MAPPE MONDE...” Paris: Robert De Vaugondy, c. 1752.
Beautifully engraved map with original hand-coloring - cartouches later hand-coloring. Engraved by P. F. Tardieu. (Phillips # 619 – mentions this earlier edition). (Image : 18 ¼ x 27 ½’’)
This historical De Vaugondy map was issued during a fascinating and rapidly changing period politically, geographically and cartographically! Published prior to the American Revolution and just two years before the onset of the French & Indian War.
On the oceans are the tracks of the navigators, and notes as to when various islands were discovered. Australia is in an unusual shape, with just a few place names given. The Northwestern portion of North America is left blank – noting that it is an unknown region. A fine detailed view of the world as it was thought to exist in the mid 18th century.
This item will be shipped unmatted.
