Antique Map of Iceland by Joseph von Reilly Circa 1800 (SOLD)
Die Insel Island Nro 76.
Beautifully hand-colored antique map of Iceland by Joseph von Reilly.
This finely engraved map of Iceland, published around 1800 by Joseph von Reilly in Vienna, offers a detailed depiction of the island’s geography during the late 18th century. The map showcases Iceland’s topography with emphasis on its mountainous regions, rivers, and coastal features. Settlements are marked with precision, reflecting the cartographic knowledge of the period. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche and includes a mileage scale, enhancing its aesthetic and functional value.
Locations show on the map: Reykjavik, Akureyri, Ísafjörður, Egilsstaðir, Höfn, Selfoss, Húsavík, Seyðisfjörður, Borgarnes, Stykkishólmur, Skagaströnd, Vík í Mýrdal, Grindavík, Hveragerði, Keflavík, Neskaupstaður, Ólafsvík, Patreksfjörður, Siglufjörður, Suðureyri, Þingeyri, Vestmannaeyjar
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Publisher: Reilly, Vienna
Dimensions: Most maps from this work measure 35 x 27.5 cm
In the late 18th Century, cartographer Franz Johann Joseph von Reilly embarked on a project to publish a multi-volume atlas of the entire world entitled Schauplatz der fünf Theile der Welt (published in several editions between zwischen 1789 und 1806). Over 800 maps of Europe were created, however the Napoleonic Wars proved to be an obstacle to completing the third part of the atlas, which was to have been dedicated to the other regions of the world. Von Reilly’s maps were sought after for their accuracy and detail.
In addition to being a mapmaker, Joseph von Reilly was was also an art dealer, author and publisher. He was born in 1766, the son of court master John Reilly, and died in 1820 in Vienna. His other major work was: Grosser Deutscher Atlas
These maps have a distinctive format, somewhat smaller than most maps of the period. Most measure 35 x 27.5 cm.
