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Antique Map of France with Decorative Border, 1766
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Antique map titled 'La France, divisée en ses quarante Gouvernemens Généraux.' Attractive map of France by Brion de la Tour, published by Desnos. The decorative border was printed from a separate copper plate. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Louis Brion de la Tour'after 'Louis-Charles Desnos'. Louis Brion de la Tour (1756 - 1823) was a Ingenieur-Geographe du Roi. De la Tour was one of the leading cartographers, his work was produced in collaboration with Louis-Charles Desnos (1750-1790) a Danish royal cartographer publisher.
Condition: Good, given age. Edges browned. Top middle fold with tiny tear, not affecting image. Light staining and soiling in the margins. A few minor spots. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1766
Overall size: 38 x 29.3 cm.
Image size: 30.5 x 27.5 cm.
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- Dimensions:Height: 11.54 in (29.3 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1766
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- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: PCT-592251stDibs: LU3054326191302
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