Afrique – Ile Bourbon et Ile de France; Inset map of Ile Bourbon, Ile de France [Note sur l'ile de Bourbon; Note sur l'ile de Madagascar] – No. Antique folio-sized lithographic atlas map, hand coloured in outline, on conical projection. This map was published within the first atlas ever to be printed using lithography, and also the first to be printed on a uniform scale, 1827. Title of map: Afrique:’Afrique – Ile Bourbon et Ile de France; Inset map of Ile Bourbon, Ile de France [Note sur l'ile de Bourbon; Note sur l'ile de Madagascar] – No. Southern Madagascar, Mauritius and Le Réunion. IMAGE SIZE: Approx 51.0 x 55.0cm, 20 x 21.5 inches (Large). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Philippe Marie Guillaume Vandermaelen. Lithography by Henri Ode. PROVENANCE: “Atlas Universel de Geographie Physique, Politique, Statistique et Mineralogique”, dresse par Ph. Vandermaelen – Premiere partie – Europe. This landmark atlas is remarkable as the first atlas to have been produced using the then new printing process of lithography. It is also the first atlas to show the whole world in maps using a large uniform scale; in total the 380 conically projected sheets of maps are designed to be joined into a three dimensional terrestrial globe with a diameter of approximately 7.75 metres (25 feet). TYPE: Antique folio-sized lithographic atlas map, hand coloured in outline, on conical projection. This map was published within the first atlas ever to be printed using lithography, and also the first to be printed on a uniform scale. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: Light spotting. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term’original’ when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. Print’ means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography. REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPAÑA: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. English law shall apply. The item “Afrique. Bourbon & Ile de France #57. Madagascar Mauritius VANDERMAELEN 1827 map” is in sale since Friday, August 27, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “richben1066″ and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Source (Media Type): Atlas
- Size: Approx 51.0 x 55.0cm, 20 x 21.5 inches
- Item condition: Good- please read full description below
- Verso: There is nothing on the reverse, which is plain
- Provenance/Origin: Please scroll down – see detail below
- Original/Reproduction: Original (defined below-doesn’t imply uniqueness)
- Date Printed: 1827
- Original/ Repro: Original
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