Map of Ireland, 1802

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Antique Map **Title:** Carte d'Irlande **Publication Details:** - **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - **Purpose:** … Read more Antique Map **Title:** Carte d'Irlande **Publication Details:** - **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - **Purpose:** For the Nouvelle Edition de la Géographie de Guthrie - **Mapmakers:** P. F. Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - **Year:** An VII - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calendar) **Geographical Scope:** This antique map illustrates Ireland, providing a detailed representation of its counties, towns, and topographical features. **Map Features:** - **Regions Displayed:** Entire island of Ireland, including all its counties. - **Notable Regions and Territories:** Counties of Ireland, such as Leinster, Ulster, Munster, and Connaught. - **Seas and Bodies of Water:** Irish Sea (Mer d'Irlande), St. George's Channel (Canal de St. George), and the Atlantic Ocean. - **Topographical Details:** Includes mountain ranges, rivers, and other significant geographical features as understood in the early 19th century. - **Cartographic Style:** Detailed engraving with hand-colored boundaries, emphasizing both historical accuracy and artistic presentation. **Purpose and Use:** This map serves as a detailed visual representation of the geographical and political landscape of Ireland, reflecting the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the early 19th century. It is part of a larger atlas that includes 60 maps, providing a comprehensive view of both ancient and modern geography as known in 1802. ### Condition Report The map is in good condition with minor age-related wear. Hand-colored boundaries are well-preserved, enhancing the clarity of regions and features. Slight fold lines and edge wear are visible, with some age spots. ### Coloring The hand-colored boundaries on the map highlight regions and territories, adding clarity and visual appeal, typical of early 19th-century cartographic practices. See less