Old Spherical Map of North America by Garnier, 1860 Size:30x40in (75x100cm) Lviv (720 thousand)

Lviv (720 thousand)

and the beautiful Winterhude

is a beautiful and detailed example of a thematic and pictorial map

Weston-super-Mare and Wells are also shown - along with a lovely 1950s British Railway compass rose logo

this map is significant for its role in the preservation and dissemination of medieval knowledge during the Renaissance

Old Spherical Map of North America by Garnier, 1860 Size:30x40in (75x100cm) Lviv (720 thousand)Step into the captivating world of 19th century cartography with the "Amrique du Nord Spheroidale," a masterpiece crafted by the renowned mapmaker F. A. Garnier in 1860. This map offers a unique spheroidale projection of North America, a testament to Garnier's innovative approach to depicting geographical landscapes. His work is celebrated for its artistic precision and attention to detail, capturing the imagination of explorers and scholars alike.