Antique Map of France with Decorative Border, 1766

About the Item

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. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 11.54 in (29.3 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1766

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Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

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