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1833 School Girl Manuscript Wall Map of the World on Hemisphere Projection (Marcia Rounds of Newport
World-rounds-1833$1,500.00
Title
The World by Marcia Rounds, Newport 1833.
1833 (dated) 24 x 41 in (60.96 x 104.14 cm)
1833 (dated) 24 x 41 in (60.96 x 104.14 cm)
Description
This stunning schoolgirl map was hand drawn by Marcia Rounds of Newport Rhode Island in 1833. Covers the entire world on a hemisphere projection. Four smaller globes surrounding the main map describe longitude, latitude, and tropic zones. Presented in wall map format, a rarity for schoolgirl maps, which tend to be smaller. Features wonderful elaborate calligraphy used in naming the continents and seas. Wonderful hand color and whimsical overall presentation. A rare and beautiful example of an unusual map from an unusual genre.
Condition
Good condition. Has undergone full professional restoration. Some staining and mold damage. Cleaned and rebacked with modern linen. Original rollers.
References
Currenly in the permanant collection of Duke University's Department of History. Used in the set of the Disney / Tim Burton 2010 remake of Alice in Wonderland.