[Set of four continents.] 1. L’ASIE. 2. AMERIQUE SEPTENTRIONALE & MERIDIONIALE. 3. L’AFRIQUE. 4. L’EUROPE.
Cartographer:
VALCK, Gerald
Title:
[Set of four continents.] 1. L’ASIE. 2. AMERIQUE SEPTENTRIONALE & MERIDIONIALE. 3. L’AFRIQUE. 4. L’EUROPE.
Stock Code:
6404
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Original colour
Size: (W x H):
58.5cm x 50cm
23 inches x 19½ inches
Date:
c.1700
Price:
£7500
A beautiful set of four continents by Gerald Valck. Each map shows, in detail, the extent of the exploration of the world in 1700. Each map has separate decorated cartouches for the title and the scales. The map of the Americas has a vignette at lower right of encounters between Europeans and Native Americans. California is shown as an island. Price is for the set of four maps.
Fine condition. Crisp and clean impressions. Mounted size: 73 x 63 cm.
Please note that with the exception of maps and a
few other items, all our prices include VAT.
This may
be deductable or refundable for export.
Please contact us for more details.