Asia continent Arabia India China Company’s Land 1788 decorative rare map August2019 Fine early 19th century engraved

Fine early 19th century engraved map

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6 7/8" H x 10" W

compass rose orients north towards bottom

Asia continent Arabia India China Company’s Land 1788 decorative rare map August2019 Fine early 19th century engravedLAsie suivant les derniers observations de Laccademie Royal des Sciences. Scarce little map when found so attractive. Issued 1788, Toulouse, France. Note the undefined island off the coast of Kamchatka called "Company's Land", a map which appears for decades but doesn't actually exist. A visually superior example, clean, lovely hand coloring, overall map displays a pleasing age patina. Sheet size c. 6 1 2" H x 8" W. Engraved area c. 5 3 8" H x 6 3 4"