FRANCE GALLIA 1730 Matthias SEUTTER LARGE NICE ANTIQUE MAP 18TH CENTURY
GALLIA Concinnata ad magnum numerum mapparum particularium manu scriptarum vel impressarum juxta genuinum situm jocorum et collatarum. Ut et aliorum Geometratrum et Astronomor per GUILLIELMUM DE L'ISLE Geograph, Academiae regalis Scientiarum AUGUSTAE VINDELIC excusa et venales exhibita à MATTH. The map is very detailed with major cities rivers. We can see the Republic of Genova in the east part of the map. A large and decorative cartouche, with an allegoric scene. Matthias SEUTTER began his career as an apprentice under tutelage of JB Homann.
Then, he left Homann to establish his own independent cartographic publishing firm in Augsburg. He was one of the most prolific publishers of his time and was honored by the German Emperor Charles VI, with the title of "Imperial Geographer". Size with margins : 53,5 x 62,5 cm / 20,8 x 24,4 inches. Well engraved, on strong paper. We will send your item by.
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