Description: "Hedendaagsche Historie, of tegenwoordige staat van alle volkeren ...", published by Isaak Tirion, Amsterdam, from 1731. This is in fact an amended Dutch edition of: 'Modern History: or the Present State of all Nations.', published by Thomas Salmon since 1725. German, Italian and Dutch editions were published as well. This monumental Dutch edition, translated by M. van Gogh and published by Isaac Tirion, was much amended and enlarged into a 39 volume series.
Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Isaak Tirion'. Isaak Tirion (1705-1765) was a Dutch publisher in Amsterdam. He produced serveral Atlases and Dutch town plans.
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Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Nieuwe Kaart van America.' - Map of North and South America.
Condition: Very good, given age. Original folds, as issued. Small tear in left middle fold, paper loss in the top right margin, backed with contemporary paper and acid free archival tape. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 35.5 x 31 cm. The image size is ca. 33 x 28.5 cm. Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 14 x 12.2 inch. The image size is ca. 13 x 11.2 inch.
Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid paper.
Location: E11-19
SKU: TPC 52261.1
Section: VARIOUS
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