Planisphere Le Monde Politique Globe Map, National Geographic Institute, France, 20th Century

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Globe map / Planisphere “Le Monde Politique”, National Geographic Institute, s. XX - France

Magnificent 19th century French map designed … Read more Globe map / Planisphere “Le Monde Politique”, National Geographic Institute, s. XX - France

Magnificent 19th century French map designed and published by the National Geographic Institute of France following the Aïtoff Wagner cartographic type, a type of projection used to represent the Earth's surface on a plane. This projection has the particularity of being interrupted and equidistant in two directions (latitude and longitude), which means that the distances between points on the map are correct in certain specific areas. It was proposed by cartographer Aïtoff in 1942 as a way to reduce the distortions that occur in traditional projections, especially in areas near the poles.

This French edition is framed, accompanied at the top and bottom by a border of flags from around the world that add greater color and originality. It should also be taken into account that it is a physical-political map since it combines two main types of geographic information: physical and political characteristics. Physically, natural elements of the Earth's surface are shown, such as mountains, using specific colors, shading and symbols to highlight topography and differences in elevation. In addition to physical characteristics, country borders are included. It therefore provides a comprehensive vision of the world, combining nature and human political structures in a single visual resource. Large in size and framed with glass, which gives it great weight.

Print: National Geographic Institute of France

Technique on support: Printing on paper

Period: Second half of the 19th century

Scale: 1: 33,000,000

Country: France

Good condition according to its age and use

Overall dimensions: 98 x 138 x 3 cm.

Dimensions without frame: 87 x 127 cm.
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