The World as discovered up to the 16th century, 1839.

"Carte de l'etat du monde vers la fin du XVe`me siecle avec le trace des principales expeditions maritimes des Scandinaves, des Portugais et des Espagnols jusque vers le milieu du 16e`me siecle, par Delamarche 1838" steel engraved antique map with original hand colouring, published in Atlas de la Geographie ..., 1839 (dated 1838). Many notations concerning various discoveries (with dates) throughout. A fascinating look at the history of European exploration. Centrefold as published, good condition. Size 43 x 29 cms plus margins. Ref H1283