This is a very rare map puzzle by F.X. Schmid. The title in the box is Classical World Map. Although there is no reference to the author, the cartographer is Jean-Baptiste Nolin.
The puzzle is NEW, with its original FACTORY SEAL. The seal has a couple of tears, one on the top and one on the side.
Trefl published a 3000 pieces version of this same map with the title A Map of the Earth 1749.
More information about Classical World Map:
- Puzzle size: 92 x 65 cm, 36 1/4 x 25 1/2 in.
- Box size: 39.5 x 26 x 5.6 cm.
- Reference number: 98569.4.
- EAN number: 4004618985694.
- Other titles: Antique Welkarte; Carte du Monde Antique; Antique Wereldkaart; Planisfero Antico; Mapa del Mundo Antiguo.