"Plan de l'Histoire Universelle, ou l'on Voit les Quatre Monarchies du Monde, et Tous les Anciens Etats Aussi Bien que Ceux qui Subsistent Aujourdhuy", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

The unique composition of this interesting map shows the entire world but emphasizes the Old World. The main map depicts the Eastern Hemisphere, into which is inset a smaller Western Hemisphere with the island of California. The map shows the extents of the Roman Empire and Alexander the Great's Empire. Below are vignettes depicting the seven wonders of the ancient world. Tables and comments of French text surround the map.

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Condition: A+

A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and wide margins. There is a tiny, archivally repaired tear in bottom blank margin. A clean and bright example.