Europe decorative title cartouche 1772 Jefferys fine hand colored map

Europe.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, Iberia, France, British Isles, Iceland, Low Countries, Holy Roman Empire, Italy, Scandinavia, Poland, Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Russian Empire).

Issued 1772, London. Engraved by T. Jefferys.

Late 18th century engraved map with attractive hand color. Charming vignette title cartouche, the coastline of Greenland at top left is noted as covered with ice and snow mountains.

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 8 1/2" H x 10 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7 1/4" H x 9 1/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2.

[R34167].