Brittany (france) 1705 Nicolas De Fer Rare Antique Map 18th Century
GOUVERNEMENT GENERAL DE BRETAGNE ou se trouve LA GENERALITE DE NANTES Par N. Of Brittany, in western France, by Nicolas DE FER, XVIIIe century.
The map is engraved by P. His earliest wellknown map of the canal de Languedoc, realised in 1669. In 1697, he published his first world atlas.In 1695, De Fer, with several other notable French mapmakers, became founding contributors to the French Bureau of Maps and Plans. This bureau, created to deal with the technical and strategic problems of overseas commerce and exploration, was part of the Royal Academy of Sciences Ministry of the Navy and Colonies. Size with margins : 26,2 x 38,5 cm / 10,2 x 14,9 inches.
Condition : very good condition, in colors. A Paris, Chez l'Auteur dans l'Isle du Palais a la Sphère Royale avec Privilege du Roy 1705. WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE. Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected.
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