This Rare Antique Map, titled "Carte von der Alten Welt", was created in 1749 by Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1723–1786) and is a rare depiction of the Old-Worldcontinents: Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Published as part of Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon’s renowned work Allgemeine Naturgeschichtin Berlin in 1771, this map is a testament to 18th-century cartographic artistry. Featuring a figural watermark, the map is marked "No. III" at the upper-right margin and highlights regions like "Europa," "Cina," and India.
This is an unframed, original paper map that has been carefully preserved and maintained.
This map is a rare copper-engraved masterpiece, notable for its intricate detail and historical significance in showcasing the understanding of the Old World during the Enlightenmentera.
Key Features:
Copperplate engraved map of Africa, Asia, and Europe by Gilles Robert de Vaugondy.
Published in 1749 as part of Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon’s book Allgemeine Naturgeschichtin Berlin, 1771.
Marked "No. III" on the upper-right margin, denoting its sequence in the publication.
Rare figural Watermark
Condition: Excellent condition for its age, with the thin paper showing minor folds and light foxing. The ink and color remain vibrantly detailed and still in excellent condition for the aged, thin paper.
