1752
SANSON, Nicolas(1600 Abbeville - 1667 Paris)
Large map of the Westphalian Imperial Circle
Probably 19th century reprint
Printing plate: 88 x 59 cm. Framed & behind glass : 104.5 x 75 cm.
Large, detailed map of the Westphalian Imperial Circle, title cartouche with hardware and hunting motifs "Le Cercle de Westphalie divisé en tous ses Estats et Souverainetés. Dressé sur les Memoires les plus nouveaux Parle Sr. Sanson, Geographe Ordinaire du Roy A Paris chez H. Jaillot [...]", accompanying cartouche with mileage markers; published in 1692 under Alexis Hubert Jaillot (1632 - 1712). Buck crease, leaf more light browned and foxing.
French cartographer; considered the father of geography in France and was appointed royal mapmaker - he taught geography to the French kings Louis XIII and Louis XIV.
Call time 26 | Oct 2023 | expected 16:46 (CET)
Limit 20 €
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• Calling time: 26. | Oct 2023 | approximately 16:46 uhr
Hammer price 20.00 €
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