Asia continent Arabia India China Company’s Land 1788 decorative rare map August2019 unlike most 19th century Government

unlike most 19th century Government nautical charts which were printed on a thin tissue paper

6 7/8" H x 10" W

13 3/4" H x 13" W

Lovely antique engraved map with original hand color

Scarce pre 1850 American songster issued in a chap book format An early owner has carefully used thread to stitch the spine in a manner frequently seen on small chap books of this vintage

Asia continent Arabia India China Company’s Land 1788 decorative rare map August2019 unlike most 19th century GovernmentLAsie suivant les derniers observations de Laccademie Royal des Sciences. Scarce little map when found so attractive. Issued 1788, Toulouse, France. Note the undefined island off the coast of Kamchatka called "Company's Land", a map which appears for decades but doesn't actually exist. A visually superior example, clean, lovely hand coloring, overall map displays a pleasing age patina. Sheet size c. 6 1 2" H x 8" W. Engraved area c. 5 3 8" H x 6 3 4"