C1708

Carte nouvelle du royaume de France divisé en toutes ses provinces et ses acquisitions, dressée suivent la dernier observations de Mrs. de l’Académie royale des sciences

Mapmaker:

$A 750

Rare, issue of this superb c.18th by Pierre Husson (1678-1733) with full original body colour and original outline hand colouring. Superbly embellished with a sumptuous title cartouche comprising two female winged figures holding a crown and twelve crests of the … Read Full Description

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S/N: EU-FRA-1708-HUSS–424896

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Full Title:

Carte nouvelle du royaume de France divisé en toutes ses provinces et ses acquisitions, dressée suivent la dernier observations de Mrs. de l’Académie royale des sciences

Date:

C1708

Mapmaker:

Pierre Husson (1678 - 1733)

Condition:

Lower sheet edge with minor tears, otherwise in good condition with centre fold as issued

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Image Size:

590mm

x 505mm

Paper Size:

623mm

x 530mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1708

Description:

Rare, issue of this superb c.18th by Pierre Husson (1678-1733) with full original body colour and original outline hand colouring.

Superbly embellished with a sumptuous title cartouche comprising two female winged figures holding a crown and twelve crests of the rulers of the ancient states.

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Bibliotheque Nationale de France: Identifier : ark:/12148/btv1b53078080f

Pierre Husson (1678 - 1733)

Husson was a bookseller, publisher and map maker. He was the son of a shoemaker from The Hague, baptised on April 24, 1678. As an apprentice from 1692, he was received as a master in 1702. Around 1717, he took over the fund of Anna Beeck, widow of Barent Beeck. He often published under a pseudonym. Other form of his name; Pieter Husson (1678-1733).

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