r/oldmaps • u/Sure-Background1116 • Nov 19 '24

Is this map original?

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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/BlackJackKetchum Nov 19 '24

It looks to have plate marks - an impression in the paper, which is a good sign.

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u/Tim_the_geek Nov 19 '24

Is it ink on paper?

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u/Tim_the_geek Nov 19 '24

It looks printed like from a map book.. i.e. page 476.. is there any type of binding on the opposite edge? If by original you from an original book of reprints and collected maps.. then it most likely is. If by original you mean from the original cartigrapher.. no most likely not.

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u/AUniquePerspective Nov 19 '24

In my experience if, if the backing is a magnet and it's about 3" wide, then it's probably a reproduction. It's rare for an original to be printed as a fridge magnet. So, if OP could share some additional details, that'd be great.

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u/the-software-man Nov 19 '24

There is no Great Lake in the north? This dates to before they knew better?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Parime

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u/Wraldpyk Nov 20 '24

There is actually! It says "L. de Parime"

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u/96987 Nov 20 '24

It is by Nicholas Sanson circa 1660ish, printed in Paris. 80 Euros is a good price for it.

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u/anotheruser55 Nov 20 '24

It is original.

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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.