1846 Pictorial View of the World; Comprising a General View of the Earth, Its Inhabitants, and Various Productions of the Soil

Edité par New York City, 1846

Vendeur : New World Cartographic, Chicago, IL, Etats-UnisNew World Cartographic

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Condition: Map is in very fine condition with subtle foxing and and a few small marginal tears that have been repaired on the verso. Colors are bright, margins are full, and the map exudes exceptional eye-appeal. | This elegant broadside and world map, titled Pictorial View of the World, issued in New York by Ensign & Thayer in 1846, is a striking example of mid-19th century American decorative cartography. Designed to educate as much as to impress, the sheet combines a double-hemisphere world map with a wide range of statistical, historical, and cultural information, all enclosed within an elaborate ornamental border. Produced during a period of expanding global trade and territorial change, the map captures a moment when geographic knowledge was rapidly evolving for an increasingly curious public. | At the center, the double-hemisphere projection presents the world with finely engraved detail and delicate original color. Notably, Texas appears as an independent republic, an important dating feature tied to the years surrounding its annexation by the United States. A plotted line traces a route from New York to Canton, highlighting the growing importance of American trade with China following the opening of treaty ports after the First Opium War. This feature speaks to the commercial interests of the time and the expanding reach of American maritime networks. | Above the hemispheres, a series of panoramic continental views presents idealized landscapes of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, combining natural features, architecture, and human activity. These scenes provide a visual survey of the world, reinforcing contemporary geographic understanding through carefully composed, instructive imagery. Surrounding the maps are columns of “Distinguished Men,” along with detailed tables listing population, national debts, major rivers, and mountain heights, transforming the composition into a compact reference of global knowledge. | The lower register features illustrated continental panels with figures in regional dress, paired with extensive data on population, cities, religion, and world chronology. These elements combine empirical information with period interpretations of global cultures, offering insight into how the world was categorized and understood in the 1840s. The bold decorative border, with its intricate patterns and strong coloration, enhances the visual impact and underscores the map’s dual purpose as both an educational tool and a decorative object. | Maps of this type represent an important phase in American cartography, when publishers sought to merge geography, statistics, and visual storytelling into a single engaging format. The Pictorial View of the World stands as a vivid example of this approach, presenting a snapshot of global knowledge, trade, and political geography at a pivotal moment in the mid-19th century. | Size: 28 x 21 inches.…

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Titre
1846 Pictorial View of the World; Comprising a General View of the Earth, Its Inhabitants, and Various Productions of the Soil
Auteur
Ensign & Thayer
Éditeur
New York City
Année de publication
1846
État de l'article
Fine
Reliure
No Binding
Dimensions
28 x 21 in
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Science & Education

New World Cartographic

Chicago, IL, Etats-Unis

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New World Cartographic specializes in rare, authentic maps, prints, posters, and other collectible paper from the 15th to 20th century. We are based in Chicago, IL with a gallery location that is open by appointment in the Bridgeport Art Center. The owner of New World Cartographic is Sammy Berk who has been active as both a dealer and a map fair promoter / organizer since 2010. In addition to New World Cartographic, Mr. Berk also operates The Vintage Map Shop, which specializes in fine print reproductions of original antique maps and prints.…

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