Maps, India, Pakistan, Bangla Desh, Parts of Central Asia, Kashmere, Afghanistan, Burma
"Vorder Indien entworfen und gezeichnet von C.F. Weiland. Weimar im Verlage des Geograph. Instituts. 1827"
Borderline hand-colored copper etching by Carl Ferdinand Weiland (1782-1847)
Weimar, 1827
Quite large and detailed map of India including Pakistan, Bangla Desh, Parts of Central Asia, Kashmere, Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), island archipelagos: Madives, Andaman, Nicobar. Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Original antique print
Map has one vertical and one horizontal fold to fit atlas size in which it was published. It has ample margins, no print on reverse side. There is an ink spot on reverse side which shines through just below title. See scan, please. Lower left corner of map has a inset map of the Maledive Islands. Upper right has legend in the German language. Measurements at bottom in three type of then used miles.
The centerfold has been reinforced on the reverse side.
Measurements incl. surrounding ornamental bordure: 60,5 x 53,5 cm (ca. 23.8 x 21") interior design, wall decoration, ideas, idea, gift ideas, present, vintage, charming, special, decoration, home interior, living room design