1842
Maker: Henry / Corbin
Scarce and highly decorative antique world map in in five sections with extensive illustrations of animals and people in their local dress. A numbered key identifies the many species including giraffes, leopards, lions, buffalo, peacocks and many more. Neither J.Henry or A.Thez are listed in "Tooley's Dictionary Of Mapmakers" and no examples of the map alone are listed on WorldCat. This map is scarce, if not rare, with no information available on Henry. It was published in the Nouvelle Geographie Et Statistique De La France, Alger Et La Belgique, Suivie D'Un Traite Sur Le Monde Entier... 1842 (5th edition) by Alexandre Corbin. Very good antique condition with folds as issued, some minor foxing. Measures approx.
Genuine Antique Map from 1842
Item Number: WOR443