Moscovia Ukraine Poland 1705 Nicolas De Fer Antique Engraved Map 18th Century

ESTATS DU GRAND DUC DE MOSCOVIE Suivant les dernieres relations Par N. Nice antique copper engraved map of Moscovia. Poland and a part of Ukraine, by Nicolas DE FER, 18th century.

De Fer has created this view when he was in service of the King of France Louis XIV. 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 : 38 x 25,5 cm / 14,9 x 9,8 inches. Condition : very good condition, in colors.

A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request. 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. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you.