Hungary & the Balkans 1778 by Vaugondy
| Cartographer: | Vaugondy |
| Full Title: |
"Hongrie, Turquie Europ?" |
| Published: | Paris, 1778 |
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"Hongrie Turquie Europe par le S. Robert de Vaugondy Geog. ordinarie du Roy & c.", issued c. 1778, Paris. At lower right is "grave par E. Dussy", the French engraver & draughtsman who produced many maps for Vaugondy. This decorative map of Hungary, the Balkans (Serbia, Albania, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania, etc.) is characterized by a charming visual 18th century style and attractive full hand color. Depicts an interesting assortment of political divisions at this date which have likely long since changed. A large pictorial title cartouche is at bottom left.
Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) and his son Didier were descended from the N. Sanson family and they inherited much of Sanson's cartographic material. They were highly skilled engravers who placed an emphasis upon accurate and precise visual descriptions over the more commonly encountered tendency towards decoration and imaginary (unsubstantiated) geography.
In near fine, clean antiquarian cond. on a c.11 1/4 "H x 16 5/8 " W sheet, image area c. 9 3/8 " H x 8 " W.
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| Item #: | 52439 |
| Item Title: | Vaugondy - Hungary & the Balkans |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | SOLD |
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