Europe continent c.1770 Kitchin decorative cartouche charming hand colored map Spain John Masefield)

John Masefield)

Vornehme deutsche Frau

Government in a reduced (but still large) folded format

meaning the map views as if upside down by modern standards of viewing

Stack measures: 1 1/2"

Europe continent c.1770 Kitchin decorative cartouche charming hand colored map Spain John Masefield)Europe from the best Authorities. (Old Maps, 18th Century, Iberia, France, Low Countries, British Isles, Holy Roman Empire, Scandinavia, Italy, Poland, Ottoman Empire, Russian Empire). Issued c. 1770's, London. Engraved by Kitchin. Note the long coast of Greenland across the top. Charming pictorial cartouche. Mid 18th century engraved map with attractive hand color. Decorative cartouche greatly enhances visual appeal. Remains a nice looking example