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Physical & Political Map of Switzerland: Late 18th Century - Mentelle Atlas
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Antique Map with Title: 'Carte Physique et Politique de la Suisse'
**Publication Details:**
- **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne
- **Purpose:** For the Nouvelle Edition de la Géographie de Guthrie
- **Mapmakers:** E. Mentelle, with contributions from various geographical works
- **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45
- **Year:** An VI - 1797 (French Revolutionary Calendar)
**Geographical Scope:**
This antique map illustrates the physical and political landscape of Switzerland, capturing its various regions, cantons, and neighboring areas.
**Map Features:**
- **Regions Displayed:** Entire territory of Switzerland, including all its cantons.
- **Notable Regions and Territories:** Detailed depictions of Swiss cantons such as Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, and Geneva, as well as neighboring regions of France and Italy.
- **Seas and Bodies of Water:** Lake Geneva, Lake Constance, and various rivers within Switzerland.
- **Topographical Details:** Includes mountain ranges, rivers, and other significant geographical features as understood in the late 18th century.
- **Cartographic Style:** Detailed engraving with hand-colored boundaries, emphasizing both historical accuracy and artistic presentation.
**Purpose and Use:**
This map serves as a detailed visual representation of the geographical and political landscape of Switzerland, reflecting the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the late 18th century. It is part of a larger atlas that includes 60 maps, providing a comprehensive view of both ancient and modern geography as known in 1797.
### Condition Report
The map is in good condition with minor age-related wear. Hand-colored boundaries are well-preserved, enhancing the clarity of regions and features. Slight fold lines and edge wear are visible, with some age spots.
### Coloring
The hand-colored boundaries on the map highlight regions and territories, adding clarity and visual appeal, typical of late 18th-century cartographic practices.
- Dimensions:Height: 16.23 in (41.2 cm)Width: 22.25 in (56.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1790-1799
- Date of Manufacture:1797
- Condition:The map is in good condition with minor age-related wear. Hand-colored boundaries are well-preserved, enhancing the clarity of regions and features. Slight fold lines and edge wear are visible, with some age spots.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13769-161stDibs: LU3054340561872
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