Europe Iberia Italy Ottoman Empire France Scandinavia Poland 1758 Jefferys map

Europe.

(Europe, Iberia, France, British Isles, Iceland, Low Countries, Holy Roman Empire, Scandinavia, Italian States, Poland, Ottoman Empire, Russian Empire).

Issued 1758, London. Engraved by T. Jefferys.

Nice mid 18th century engraved map with attractive hand color. Decorative cartouche greatly enhances visual appeal.

Above Iceland the coastline of Greenland is labelled as "ice and mountains covered with snow".

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina, light signs of age and wear. Any age flaws minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 8" H x 9 7/8" W.

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

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

[R26530].