• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
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Antique World Map of the Earth, divided into two hemispheres, 1718

SKU:  191368

Antique World Map of the Earth, divided into two hemispheres, 1718

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Nicolas de Fer (1646-1720) was a renowned French cartographer and geographer who produced many maps during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The map "Mappe-Monde, ou Carte Generale de la Terre," was a world map he created in 1718. It was designed using a common projection method, and the key points on the map were based on the observations made by the Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences.

"Mappe-Monde, ou Carte Generale de la Terre, divisée en deux hemispheres suivant la Projection la plus commune ou tous les points principaux sont placez sur les observations de Mes. de L'Academie Royale Des Sciences, 1718" is a French title that translates to "World Map, or General Map of the Earth, divided into two hemispheres following the most common projection, where all the main points are based on the observations of the Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences, 1718." 

Throughout his career, Nicolas de Fer produced a wide range of maps, atlases, and globes, covering various regions and subjects. He created both thematic and geographic maps, depicting continents, countries, regions, cities, and more. His works were known for their decorative elements, intricate details, and artistic style.

De Fer's maps often included informative cartouches, elaborate title decorations, and other ornamental elements, making them visually appealing and sought after by collectors. He also frequently updated his maps to reflect the latest geographic discoveries and information.

His maps were widely distributed and influenced the cartography of the time. Although his maps were renowned, they were not always entirely accurate, as cartographic knowledge was still evolving during his era.

Nicolas de Fer's map publishing business was continued by his son, Jacques-François de Fer, after his death in 1720. Despite some inaccuracies, his maps remain valuable historical documents that offer insights into the geographical knowledge and perceptions of the world during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

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Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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