"World Map Elwe 1792 Description Of The Terrestrial & Aquatic Globe Amsterdam"
World map or description of the terrestrial & aquatic globe. Amsterdam, at IB ELWE 1792. This map is 18th century, it has been enhanced in color, it is fresh. We note a later frame, in pitch pine, from 1900. Map engraved on a double page by Elwe, with each continent represented allegorically by a woman in the margins and various native flora and fauna richly illustrated in the borders. Note stains and pitting in the margin. Wear, friction and scratches on the frame. For the condition, please detail the photos. The photos are an integral part of the description. Dimensions: - Frame Height: 59.2 cm Width: 79 cm Thickness: 1.1 cm - View Height: 54.3 cm Width: 74 cm