1774 Switzerland Antique Map
by Reynold Jay
Original - Not For Sale
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1928.000 x 2488.000 pixels
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Title
1774 Switzerland Antique Map
Artist
Reynold Jay
Medium
Drawing - Printed Graphic
Description
This beautiful miniature antique map is from "ATLAS MINIMUS Illustratus: containing Fifty-Two Pocket Maps of the World", Drawn and engraved by J, Gibson; Revised, corrected, and improved, by E. Bowen, Geographer to His Majesty. To which are added a Description of the several Empires, Kingdoms, States, and Provinces, of the known World; their Seas, Harbours, Rivers, and Mountains: With a concise account of the air, soil, and climate of each; and the government, customs, religion, and manners of the inhabitants,Published byT. Carnan and F. Newbery, London, 1774."
The original measures 11cm x 8 cm or 4" x 3". It is an original antique, 241 years old. The map is on strong thick paper.
The map is printed on one side only and is perfect for framing. These maps by Gibson and Bowen were considered to be of the finest miniature maps of their era.
Available up to 18" X 24 " Nearly 50 products are available with this image.
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April 17th, 2015
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Comments (15)
Kim Prowse
Your map reminds me of my childhood. We took long drives into the Swiss Alps. I was in the backseat with a blanket over my head. The roads were so close to the edge of the cliff
Maria Hunt
Thank you so much for sharing this and the description. Please check out my map that is USA circa 1779. I bought it in London and Had it restored here. We share a passion tor this! Happy New Year, Fella. Don't we treasure them. *
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Beautiful old map and an appealing image Reynold. Love your nice find fav