Old World Map from 1801 by John Cary - Vintage Atlas Chart

This is an attractive, full colour old map of the world in 1802 by John Cary. This is one of the earliest, accurate atlas maps of the entire world - and in a unique twist, the journeys of recent explorers from the 1700s are shown on the map.

For example, the map shows Captain Cook's exploration of Australia, New Zealand and Europe's first contact with Hawaii. Other eminent explorers at the time and shown on this map include Vancouver, Perouse, and Gores.

This map looks great at all sizes: 12x16 inches (31x41cm), 18x24 inches (45.5x61cm) and 24x36 inches (61x91.5cm), but it looks even better when printed large.

I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 40x50 inches (100x125cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.

The model in the listing images is holding the 20x16 inch (50x40cm) version of this map.

Notably, this map is missing both the Antarctic and Arctic. Cook circumnavigated Antarctica through the Southern Ocean, but he never sighted land back in 1773. The first sightings of the new continent wouldn't be until 1820.

This map, which uses the Mercator projection which was popular at the time, is in great condition and has been lovingly restored by me.

This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift who loves to travel or explore.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.