Græciæ Pars Septentrionalis - Delisle c.1700 Decorative Hand-Colouring: The vibrant pink

Decorative Hand-Colouring: The vibrant pink and yellow washes used to distinguish the "General Divisions" make this map an exceptionally decorative piece for display

Historical Toponymy: "Jatana" refers to Ujong Tanah (Land’s End)

It is a snapshot of geographical knowledge just before (or during) the final confirmation of Mount Everest's height

1850–1860

and Doris) make this an exceptionally bright and decorative piece for display

Græciæ Pars Septentrionalis - Delisle c.1700 Decorative Hand-Colouring: The vibrant pinkDelisles Map of Northern Greece and the Balkans (c. 17001740) Title: Grci Pars Septentrionalis Cartographer: Guillaume Delisle (Auctore Guillelmo Delisle) Origin: Paris, France Date: c. 17001740 Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring The Narrative: Scientific Cartography of the Classical World This map tells the story of the transition from the decorative "Golden Age" of Dutch mapmaking to the more rigorous, scientific approach