This beautifully hand coloured origianl antique Twin Hemisphere World map by Andre Van Krevelt in 1773 - the date is engraved in the title - was published in the 1775 edition of  G.T.F. Raynal's Histoire Philosophique (Ref: M&B; Tooley)

General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy & stable
Paper color: - White
Age of map color: - Later
Colors used: -  Blue, brown, yellow
General color appearance: -  Authentic
Paper size: - 18in x 10 1/2in (460mm x 265mm)
Plate size: - 15 1/2in x 10 1/2in (390mm x 265mm)
Margins: - Min 1/4in (5mm)

Imperfections:
Margins: - None
Plate area: - Light age toning along folds
Verso: - None

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