Item number: CAR117
Genuine Antique Map
1825
Maker: L. Vivien
Antique map of the Caribbean and Central America with parts of North and South America, by L. Vivien, 1825. Engraved by Giraldon-Bovinet. Scarce map from the Atlas Universel Pour servir a l'Etude De La Geographie Et De L'Histoire Anciennes et Modernes Dresse Par L. Vivien. Beautiful detail including notable harbors and cities, topography, and swooping labels that give the map a sense of movement and flow. Handsome piano key style decorative border and delicate decorative script for the title. Text in French. Original hand-coloring. Very good condition with a few minor spots. Was previously framed and paper edges are tanned from the previous non-archival mat- this map has been re-matted with archival material and edge damage is hidden. Measures approx. 11 x 15.75 inches to the neatline.
Genuine Antique Map from 1825
Item Number: CAR117