France

Original antique maps and plans of France dating from the 16th to the 20th century, spanning early European cartography through to the precise national surveys that made France a world leader in the science of mapmaking.

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Antique maps of France hold a central place in the history of cartography, reflecting both the country’s geographic diversity and its extraordinary contribution to the development of scientific mapping. Early representations by Ortelius, Mercator and the Blaeu publishing house captured France’s provinces, river systems and coastlines for European audiences, while later French cartographers including Nicolas Sanson, Guillaume Delisle and Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville elevated standards of geographic accuracy across the continent.

Original antique maps of France are among the most historically significant and decoratively refined works in European cartography. The Antique Print & Map Room offers a curated selection for collectors, researchers and those seeking exceptional works for display.

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