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William Faden's 1798 map of the Old World, a circular Eastern Hemisphere with Europe in pink, Asia and Australia in yellow and Africa in blue
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  • William Faden's 1798 map of the Old World, a circular Eastern Hemisphere with Europe in pink, Asia and Australia in yellow and Africa in blue
  • Detail of Faden's 1798 Old World map showing southern Africa, Madagascar and the Cape of Good Hope, with blue-edged coastlines and fine lettering
1798 Map of the Old World (Eastern Hemisphere) by William Faden

1798 Map of the Old World (Eastern Hemisphere) by William Faden

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Details

William Faden’s Old World Eastern Hemisphere (1798) presents Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia for classroom use. It shows Australia as a single, undivided landmass (Tasmania not yet separated) and omits New Zealand entirely. This reflects both the educational simplification of the Atlas Minimus Universalis and the timing of late 18th-century discoveries, which had not yet fully filtered into small school atlases.

This map is a reproduction of a historical map that is now in the public domain. It has been selected for its aesthetic appeal and historical interest and carefully restored and reproduced to preserve its original detail and character. There may be marks and fold lines visible, which add to the authentic look. The map is printed on your choice of 230gsm heavyweight coated paper with a matte finish or 350gsm canvas. Most old maps were printed on uncoated rag or wood pulp papers, so a matte finish best represents the original map.
Size Guide

This map is available in the size/s as indicated above.

For special size requests, email us on contact@africamapart.co.za
Paper & Printing

We offer high quality 230gsm heavyweight coated paper with a matte finish or 250gsm canvas.  The matte finish of both of these best represents the original map and the excellent colour and resolution is perfect for framing or stretching. 

We use pigment-based inkjet printing technology to achieve gallery-quality results. Unlike standard dyes, pigment inks offer exceptional colour accuracy, crisp detail, and archival longevity, so your artwork retains its vibrance over time. 
Shipping + Returns
  • Turnaround time is important to you (and to us).  Each product is printed on demand so that you receive a brand new print instead of one that has been sitting on a shelf.  This leads to production times that will vary, but orders will typically be shipped out within 2-6 business days with longer wait times occurring during the busy holiday periods.  
  • All of our maps are carefully packaged & delivered in a firm cardboard tube.
  • We currently deliver nationwide in South Africa only and use The Courier Guy.
  • We offer 30-day returns on all
    products. Read more about our return policy here.

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