Antique Plan de l'Historie Universelle World Map, Framed Cartography, Circa 1730

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This is an antique Plan de l'Historie Universelle World Map. A Dutch, framed atlas engraving by Henri Abraham Chatelain, dating to the 18th century and later, circa 1730.

Published in Amsterdam, with all text in French. The full title reads; Plan de l'Historie Universelle, Oulon voit les Quartre Monarchies du Monde, et tous les Anciens Etats auffi bien que ceux qui fubsiste

• A fascinating 18th century world map, accentuated with encyclopaedic detail
• Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order
• Wonderful period cartography piece, set within a later glazed frame
• Compiled by Chatelain with profuse detail of monarchs, the Seven Wonders of the World et al
  
  
• Map centred around Eurasia, with the Americas charmingly featured within a medallion
• Annotated with the Equator and the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn respectively
• Replete with a grid reference system for locating points of interest
• Hand coloured palette accentuates the map throughout to great visual effect
  
  
• Further detailing monarchs and ancient states such as the Roman Empire and Carthage
• Medallion excerpts present the ancient Seven Wonders of the World with appealing illustrations
• The map is dressed to the rear with hanging braid for ease of mounting

This is a captivating antique Plan de l'Historie Universelle World Map, with fine cartographic interest and fascinating 18th century encyclopaedic detail. A treat for collectors of cartography, historic reference or Francophiles. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 54.5cm (21.5'')
Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')
Max Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Map Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')
Map Height: 34cm (13.5'')