Known World in 2348 BC—The Deluge—Garden of Eden—Fog-of-ignorance map—Quin 1836

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'B.C. 2348 — The Deluge'


From Edward Quin’s visionary series of “Discovery Frontier” or “Fog of Ignorance” maps, originally published in his Historical Atlas—an ambitious attempt to visualise the expansion of European geographical knowledge from the Creation onward. Each map captures the known world at a specific historical moment, with the boundaries of discovery rendered as a luminous field of light encircled by swirling clouds of darkness and ignorance. As history advances and the discovery frontier pushes outward, the clouds recede—a striking visual metaphor for the perceived progress of civilisation and learning. The series begins with Eden and concludes with a world free of clouds, though not entirely free of geographical uncertainty. Formally, the atlas was groundbreaking in its use of negative space, theatrical chiaroscuro, and narrative sequencing. The accompanying text pages, including the map legend, are included.

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Size 27 x 30 cm | 10.5 x 12.0 inches

Date Published: 1836

Type: Antique hand-coloured "Fog-of-ignorance" Known World maps

Author: Quin, Edward

Edited by Edward Quin. Engraved by Sidney Hall

Publication: Quin's Historical Atlas

"An Historical Atlas; In A Series Of Maps Of The World As Known At Different Periods; Constructed Upon An Uniform Scale And Coloured According To The Political Changes Of Each Period; Accompanied By A Narrative Of The Leading Events Exhibited In The Maps; Forming Together A General View Of Universal History, From The Creation To The Present Time". By Edward Quin, M.A. Of Magdalen Hall, Oxford, And Barrister At Law Of The Hon. Soc. Of Lincoln’s Inn. The Maps Engraved By Sidney Hall. Second Edition. Printed For R.B. Seeley And W. Burnside; And Sold By L. & G. Seeley, Fleet Street, London. MDCCCXXXVI.

Condition: Good |

Good; suitable for framing. Light creasing along left hand edge. Light tide mark in bottom margin. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. This is a folding map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

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