1819 Double Hemisphere Antique World Map – Dezauche Update of Delisle & Buache

Explore a rare early 19th-century map: the 1819 double-hemisphere world map updated by Dezauche, based on Guillaume Delisle and Phillippe Buache’s original work. This hand-colored antique map captures early 1800s geographic knowledge and cartographic artistry, perfect for collectors, educators, and sophisticated decor.

Official Title: Mappemonde Pour l’Instruction Dresssee Sur la mem Echelle que celle de Guil Delisle, Pour en faciliter la Correspondance. Par Dezauche Geographe; Successeur de Guil. Delisle et Phil. Buache Geographes de la ci-devant Academie des Sciences. A Paris Chez l'Auteur. Rue des Noyers.

Publication Date: 1819 • Publication Place: Paris • Map Maker: Guillaume De L’isle, Phillippe Buache; updated by Dezauche • Hand Colored

Map Details & Condition

• Format: Double hemisphere world map
• Dimensions (image): Approximately 26" x 18"
• Overall Size: Approximately 29.5" x 20.5"
• Condition: Very good (VG) with age spots in margins, minor bending on right margin, and slight fold on lower left; will frame nicely
• Color: Hand colored
• Shipping: Most maps ship in a sturdy tube

Historical & Cultural Significance

• Edition reflects Dezauche’s 1819 update of Delisle and Buache’s 18th-century cartography
• Produced in Paris, illustrating early 19th-century European map-making and education practices
• Rare, authentic antique map suitable for historians, educators, and serious collectors

Display & Gifting Appeal

Ideal for home and office decor, libraries, classrooms, and gallery displays. This map also makes an impressive gift for map enthusiasts, historians, researchers, and those who appreciate vintage cartography.

Care & Framing Notes

Antique maps benefit from proper framing to prevent further deterioration. We recommend archival framing with UV-protective glass and acid-free matting for long-term preservation.

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