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C1742
Carte Topographique Du Diocese Senlis.
Mapmaker:
Superb and scarce large c.18th map of of the area surrounding Senlis the Roman town in central France 50km from Paris. Insets of the walled town of Senlis and Crespy. Much detail is included on the map, including forests, abbeys, … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Carte Topographique Du Diocese Senlis.
Date:
C1742
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Small repaired split in fold and a small area of staining at lower centre fold, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring
Image Size:
625mm
x 480mm
Paper Size:
648mm
x 528mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1742
Description:
Superb and scarce large c.18th map of of the area surrounding Senlis the Roman town in central France 50km from Paris. Insets of the walled town of Senlis and Crespy. Much detail is included on the map, including forests, abbeys, places of worship, water and wind mills.
Collections:
Bibliotheque Nationale de France: Identifier : ark:/12148/btv1b85923985
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 4764.019
Bibliotheque Nationale de France: Identifier : ark:/12148/btv1b85923985
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 4764.019
Guillaume de L'Isle (1675 - 1726)
L'Isle was the leading French cartographer of the C18th and renowned for the accuracy of his maps. He studied under Jean Cassini and from an early age showed his talent. At the age of 27 Delisle was admitted to the Academie Royale des Sciences and by 1718 he had been made the Royal Geographer. His maps reflect his scientific approach to map making by including the most up to date cartographic information as well as the use of new astronomical information. Where he was unable to verify information conclusively, he would note the fact on his maps.
