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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:
Rare issue of this superb c.18th map 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 … Read Full Description
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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:
Condition:
Lower 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
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1708
Description:
Rare issue of this superb c.18th map 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.
Collections:
Bibliotheque Nationale de France: Identifier : ark:/12148/btv1b53078080f
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).
