World Map on Mercator's Projection 1851 Franz Biller engraved map hand color
World Map on Mercator's Projection 1851 Franz Biller engraved map hand color World Map on Mercator's Projection 1851 Franz Biller engraved map hand color World Map on Mercator's Projection 1851 Franz Biller engraved map hand color
$ 75.00

Die Welt nach Mercator's Projection.

(World Map, Mercator's Projection, Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, Polynesia, North America, South America, Greenland).

Issued 1851, Pest & Vienna. Engraved by Franz Biller.

Mid 19th century engraved map with attractive original hand color.

The apocryphal Mts. of the Moon is boldly present within central Africa. Mexico still possesses Texas and the American Southwest, indicating dated cartography for the time.

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

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 11 1/4" H x 17 1/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 9 1/2" H x 15 15/8" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R25929].