C1782

Nubie et Abissinie Projettee et assujett…

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Finely engraved C18th map of north east Africa showing Sudan and the southern part of Saudi Arabia, by Rigorbet Bonne the celebrated French map maker born in the village of Raucourt in the Ardennes. With a decorative title set within … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Nubie et Abissinie Projettee et assujettie aux observations Astronomique Par Mr. Bonne..

Date:

C1782

Mapmaker:

Rigorbet Bonne (1727 - 1794)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Image Size:

410mm

x 300mm

Paper Size:

385mm

x 525mm

Platemark Size:

425mm

x 310mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1782

Description:

From; Atlas moderne ou collection de cartes sur toutes les parties du globe terrestre par plusieurs auteurs

Rigorbet Bonne (1727 - 1794)

Bonne was an important French cartographer active in the later part of the C18th. In 1773 Bonne succeeded Jacques Nicolas Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Working in his official capacity, Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne’s work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic.

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