Greece Antique 1752 Robert De Vaugondy Large Antique Map 18th Century
GRAECIA VETUS ex schoedis Sansonianis desumpta, in qua MACEDONIA, THESSALIA, EPIRUS, ACHAIA, et PELOPONESUS..... Autore ROBERT DE VAUGONDY filio, Géographo Regis ordinario Cum Privilegio 1752. Large antique copper engraved map of Greece antique. A large nice decorative cartouche. In 1757, Gilles and Didier Robert de Vaugondy published "The Atlas Universel", one of the most important atlases of the 18th century. To produce the atlas, the Vaugondy's integrated older sources with more modern surveyed maps. In 1760, Didier Robert de Vaugondy was appointed geographer of the king Louis XV. Gilles often signed maps as "Robert, while Didier commonly signed his maps as "Robert de Vaugondy", or added "fils" or "filio after his name.
Size with margins : 66 x 51,5 cm / 25,9 x 20 inch. Paris, dated 1752, 18th century. A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request. View our Other Items For Sale.
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