The map shows central America. There are two inset maps within ornamental floral borders- one of the western coast of South America to its southern tip, the other is a map of ‘St. Franciscus Bay’ on Tierra del Fuego, Ornamental cartouche, decorated with sails and navigational aids. Compass on the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 55 x 35 / 21½ x 14

In the mid-eighteenth century, French mapmaking was at its peak. Brion de la Tour was one of its most prolific cartographers. This beautiful decorated little map, elegantly surrounded by an ornate engraved uncoloured frame, is a fine example of the period.

Dimensions (W x H): 30 x 28 / 12 x 11

A Highly decorative map for the period with vignettes showing towns and local scenes, the whole enclosed in an elegant border

Dimensions (W x H): 33 x 26 / 13 x 10

Detailed map of Central America showing Mexico, Yucatan, Belize, Guatemala, Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Dimensions (W x H): 39.5 x 31 / 15½ x 12