A decorative early 19th century world map
LAPIE, Pierre.
Mappe-Mondes sur Diverses Projections.
Paris, c. 1812. Coloured. 360 x 540mm.
A double hemisphere world map, centred on Sumatra, with five smaller projections in the corners and lower cusp. In the upper cusp is the title, on a banner held aloft by allegorical figures of the continents, with Venus on her scallop shell in the foreground surrounded by mermaids.
From Conrad Malte-Brun's 'Précis de la Géographie Universelle', prepared by Giraldon and engraved by Chamouin.
Stock ID : 14221
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A decorative early 19th century world map
LAPIE, Pierre.
Mappe-Mondes sur Diverses Projections.
Paris, c. 1812. Coloured. 360 x 540mm.
A double hemisphere world map, centred on Sumatra, with five smaller projections in the corners and lower cusp. In the upper cusp is the title, on a banner held aloft by allegorical figures of the continents, with Venus on her scallop shell in the foreground surrounded by mermaids.
From Conrad Malte-Brun's 'Précis de la Géographie Universelle', prepared by Giraldon and engraved by Chamouin.
Stock ID : 14221
SOLD
To see similar items click here