map united provinces low countries (2 Ergebnisse)

(Sheet size: 59 x 80 cm). Double page map of Belgium and the Netherlands. Original hand colour. Some light offsetting, else good.

Antique Map with Title: 'Carte Générale des Provinces Unies et des Pays-Bas' **Publication Details:** - **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - **Purpose:** For the Nouvelle Edition de la Géographie de Guthrie - **Mapmakers:** P. F. Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - **Year:** An X - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calendar) **Geographical Scope:** This antique map illustrates the United Provinces (Provinces Unies) and the Low Countries (Pays-Bas), covering modern-day Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of surrounding regions. **Map Features:** - **Regions Displayed:** Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of northern France and western Germany. - **Notable Regions and Territories:** Detailed depictions of the United Provinces (Provinces Unies), Flanders, Brabant, Luxembourg, and neighboring regions. - **Seas and Bodies of Water:** North Sea (Mer du Nord), various rivers, and coastal features. - **Topographical Details:** Includes mountain ranges, rivers, and other significant geographical features as understood in the early 19th century. - **Cartographic Style:** Detailed engraving with hand-colored boundaries, emphasizing both historical accuracy and artistic presentation. **Purpose and Use:** This map serves as a detailed visual representation of the geographical and political landscape of the United Provinces and the Low Countries, reflecting the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the early 19th century. It is part of a larger atlas that includes 60 maps, providing a comprehensive view of both ancient and modern geography as known in 1802. ### Condition Report The map is in good condition with minor age-related wear. Hand-colored boundaries are well-preserved, enhancing the clarity of regions and features. Slight fold lines and edge wear are visible, with some age spots. ### Coloring The hand-colored boundaries on the map highlight regions and territories, adding clarity and visual appeal, typical of early 19th-century cartographic practices.