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Antique Plan De L'historie Universelle World Map, Framed Cartography, Circa 1730
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Antique Plan De L'historie Universelle World Map, Framed Cartography, Circa 1730

18th century
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This is an antique Plan de l'Historie Universelle World Map. A Dutch, framed atlas engraving by Henri Abraham Chatelain, dating to the 18th century and later, circa 1730.

Published in Amsterdam, with all text in French. The full title reads; Plan de l'Historie Universelle, Oulon voit les Quartre Monarchies du Monde, et tous les Anciens Etats auffi bien que ceux qui fubsiste

A fascinating 18th century world map, accentuated with encyclopaedic detail

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Wonderful period cartography piece, set within a later glazed frame

Compiled by Chatelain with profuse detail of monarchs, the Seven Wonders of the World et al

Map centred around Eurasia, with the Americas charmingly featured within a medallion

Annotated with the Equator and the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn respectively

Replete with a grid reference system for locating points of interest

Hand coloured palette accentuates the map throughout to great visual effect

Further detailing monarchs and ancient states such as the Roman Empire and Carthage

Medallion excerpts present the ancient Seven Wonders of the World with appealing illustrations

The map is dressed to the rear with hanging braid for ease of mounting

This is a captivating antique Plan de l'Historie Universelle World Map, with fine cartographic interest and fascinating 18th century encyclopaedic detail. A treat for collectors of cartography, historic reference or Francophiles. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 54.5cm (21.5'')

Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')

Max Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Map Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Map Height: 34cm (13.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Framed World Map to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188603
Dealers Internal Reference
25687
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Description
This is an antique Plan de l'Historie Universelle World Map.
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A Dutch, framed atlas engraving by Henri Abraham Chatelain, dating to the 18th century and later, circa 1730.
London Fine Antiques

Published in Amsterdam, with all text in French. The full title reads; Plan de l'Historie Universelle, Oulon voit les Quartre Monarchies du Monde, et tous les Anciens Etats auffi bien que ceux qui fubsiste

fig 1. An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame.
fig 1. Antique Plan De L'historie Universelle World Map, Framed Cartography, Circa 1730

A fascinating 18th century world map, accentuated with encyclopaedic detail

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Wonderful period cartography piece, set within a later glazed frame

fig 2. An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame.
fig 2. Antique Plan De L'historie Universelle World Map, Framed Cartography, Circa 1730

Compiled by Chatelain with profuse detail of monarchs, the Seven Wonders of the World et al

Map centred around Eurasia, with the Americas charmingly featured within a medallion

Annotated with the Equator and the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn respectively

fig 3. An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame.
fig 3. Antique Plan De L'historie Universelle World Map, Framed Cartography, Circa 1730

Replete with a grid reference system for locating points of interest

Hand coloured palette accentuates the map throughout to great visual effect

Further detailing monarchs and ancient states such as the Roman Empire and Carthage

fig 4. An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame.
fig 4. Antique Plan De L'historie Universelle World Map, Framed Cartography, Circa 1730

Medallion excerpts present the ancient Seven Wonders of the World with appealing illustrations

The map is dressed to the rear with hanging braid for ease of mounting

This is a captivating antique Plan de l'Historie Universelle World Map, with fine cartographic interest and fascinating 18th century encyclopaedic detail. A treat for collectors of cartography, historic reference or Francophiles. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 54.5cm (21.5'')

Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')

Max Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Map Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Map Height: 34cm (13.5'')

Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Framed World Map to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188603
Dealers Internal Ref
25687
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Archive I An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame.

Antique Plan De L'historie Universelle World Map, Framed Cartography, Circa 1730

Archive II An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame. View II
Archive III An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame. View XII
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An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame.
Antique Plan de l'Historie Universelle World Map, Framed Cartography, Circa 1730
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An 18th-century hand-coloured framed French world map featuring hemispheric diagrams, historical text columns, and small circular vignettes within a gilt frame.
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Universal history maps produced in the early 18th century combined cartographic representations of the world with chronological tables, monarchical lists, and illustrative vignettes summarizing human history.

These prints were typically engraved onto copper plates, printed onto handmade cotton or linen rag paper, and finished with hand-applied watercolour washes.

Original engravings feature distinct plate indentations along the image margin, laid paper lines visible when backlit, and signs of age such as gentle foxing or paper oxidisation.

Framed antique maps work effectively as focal points in home offices, libraries, or placed above a console table or sideboard to contrast clean modern furniture with historical character.

Keep paper prints away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, using UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials to prevent paper deterioration and fading.
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