World Map Double Hemispheres Decorative Putti c. 1801 Oliver & Boyd rare map

A General Map of the World from the Best Authorities.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, World Maps, Double Hemispheres, North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania).

Issued c.1801, Edinburgh by Oliver & Boyd. Possibly engraved by Neele.

Very scarce early 19th century engraved map with original hand color. 

Charming engraved vignette scene within bottom cusp depicting a cherub and sailing ship, the globes surrounded by hanging swag curtains.

The atlas source of this map is uncited in Tooley's expanded four volume Dictionary of Mapmakers. Appears to not be in the Library of Congress collection.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, light dustiness and small minor old scattered spots or smudge stains in blank margins, any age flaws minor, easy to overlook or forgive. 

Original center fold.  

Sheet Measures c. 11 5/8"H x 14"W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7 1/2"H x 8 1/2"W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3, p. 352 (not noting this atlas nor any near it in date).

Phillips, List of Geographical Atlases in Library of Congress, not found.

[R32134].