NW Africa - 1749
| Cartographer: | Vaugondy |
| Full Title: |
Partie Occidentale de la Nigritie et de la Haute Guinee |
| Published: | Paris, 1749 |
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A fine
and very decorative mid-18th century map of
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 VG+
to near excellent antiquarian condition with beautiful modern full hand color.
Three small wormholes have been expertly repaired on the reverse so that they
are virtually invisible; light bit of dampstaining confined mostly to the margin
will be of little consequence once matted and framed. On a c. 7" H x 9
1/4" W sheet (image size is c. 6 3/4" x 7 7/8"). A scarce 18th
century map of
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| Item #: |
64805 |
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Item Title: |
Partie Occidentale de la Nigritie et de la Haute Guinee |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | $ 165 |
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