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C1756
Les Cotes de la Grece et L’Archipel.
A superb example of the first edition of this rare, large map of Greece by one of the most important and influential French cartographers of the C18th, Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville. At lower left is a large, sumptuously decorated title … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Les Cotes de la Grece et L’Archipel.
Date:
C1756
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
705mm
x 530mm
Paper Size:
805mm
x 570mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1756
Description:
A superb example of the first edition of this rare, large map of Greece by one of the most important and influential French cartographers of the C18th, Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville. At lower left is a large, sumptuously decorated title cartouche.
From D’Anville, [Atlas General]
References: Zacharakis, 116
Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville (1697 - 1782)
D'Anville was a French cartographer of great repute. Following the death of De Lisle, D'Anville continued the line of progressive French cartographers which had begun with Nicolas Sanson in the previous century. A child prodigy, he is said to have designed his first map at the age of fifteen and in his long distinguished career he produced a large number of elegantly engraved maps, noted for their scholarship and accuracy. Having exacting standards soon brought him international recognition as the finest cartographer of his time.
