C1790

France, Divided into Provinces.

Large scale map of France with decorative title cartoucheby William Faden this same map was to be later republished by James Wyld in 1855.

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Full Title:

France, Divided into Provinces.

Date:

C1790

Condition:

Offsetting and toning to lower margin, otherwise in good condition. Centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Image Size: 

635mm 
x 550mm
AUTHENTICITY
France, Divided into Provinces. - Antique Map from 1790

Genuine antique
dated:

1790

Description:

Large scale map of France with decorative title cartoucheby William Faden this same map was to be later republished by James Wyld in 1855.

William Faden (1750 - 1836)

Faden was a cartographer and publisher who took over Thomas Jefferys's business in 1771 and held the position of Geographer to His Majesty the King and the Prince of Wales. Faden's work was of the highest standard and he was chosen to produce the very first map for the Ordnance Survey - a map of Kent in four sheets - in 1801.

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