Description: 'Landkaart van de Oude Wereld - Landkaart van de Nieuwe Wereld (..).' Two original antique plates forming together a world map, the old and the new world. Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 21,5 x 26 cm. (8,5 x 10,2 inch). Image size: 35 x 21 cm. (13,8 x 8,3 inch). From a Dutch edition of 'Histoire naturelle ...', by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, ed. published in Amsterdam by J. Schneider, 1775. This edition was published in The Netherlands 1766-1799. Made by 'Anonymous' after 'Robert de Vaugondy'. Georges-Louis Le Clerc, Comte de Buffon (September 7, 1707 - April 16, 1788). French naturalist, mathematician, biologist, cosmologist and author. Buffon's views influenced the next two generations of naturalists, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Charles Darwin. Condition: Very good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Keywords: WORLD MAP-OLD-NEW PCO-A30-04
Price: 168 USD
Location: Overasselt
End Time: 2025-01-16T17:14:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Date of Creation: Pre-1800
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Subject: Maps
Height (Inches): 10,2
Width (Inches): 8,5
Print Surface: Paper
Material: Etching
Year of Production: 1773
Type: Print
