r/oldmaps Nov 19 '24

Is this map original?

I bought this map today at a map shop in Paris for 80 euros, and I was wondering if you could help me verify its authenticity. According to the shop where I purchased it, it is a 17th-century map.

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u/SpicyMeal Nov 21 '24

The original map was made by the French cartographer Nicolas Sanson d’Aberville (1600 - 1667). This one seems way too new for being a 350 year old map. 100% sure it’s a copy, but still look really good.