Asia China Arabia 1781 Phinn decorative cartouche hand colored miniature map Tahiti Cover gilt lettered in relief

Cover gilt lettered in relief

5"H x 8 1/4"W

Proposed Massachusetts Conservatory of Art

Tourist map issued as a guide to highlight the major attractions of the 1933 Chicago World Fair Exposition

14"  H x 21 1/2" W

Asia China Arabia 1781 Phinn decorative cartouche hand colored miniature map Tahiti Cover gilt lettered in reliefAsia. Issued c. 1780s, London. Engraved by Phinn. Decorative mid 18th century engraved map with attractive hand color. Pictorial vignette cartouche greatly enhances the visual appeal. Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Small piece of blank margin at lower right corner extended with old paper to facilitate framing (outside the engraved area). Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold lines. Sheet