Large antique map number 13, Feuille 66, of the region of Aubusson, Pont Charraux and Sauvagnac, Puy de Dome, France, on linen, 18th century, c. The Cassini maps are the first topographic and geometric maps made of the Kingdom of France as a whole. It was compiled by the Cassini family, mainly César-François Cassini (Cassini III) and his son Jean-Dominique Cassini (Cassini IV) in the 1700s. The map was, for the time, a real innovation and a decisive technical advance. It is the first map to be based on a geodesic triangulation. Four generations of the Cassini carried out the work, taking more than 6 decades to complete. The map does not precisely locate dwellings or the boundaries of swamps and forests, but the level of precision of the road network represented is such that by superimposing satellite photos onto map sheets of France, spectacular results are obtained. This gigantic map of France is composed of 180 sheets engraved on copper, on a scale of one percent toises, or a scale of 1/86 400 (one toise is 864 lines). Extremely precise, the map of Cassini is a veritable treasure trove of information on the geography of 18th century France. Everything is noted: the different kinds of roads, towns, castles, villages, so-called leagues, abbeys, farms, calvaries, parishes, mills, reefs, streams, ponds, marshes, woods… Size with margins : 90 x 60 cm / 35,4 x 23,5 inches. Condition : good condition, on linen. 1774, Paris, 18th century. WE DON’T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE. Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\Europe Maps”. The seller is “efi6″ and is located in this country: FR. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Date Range: 1700-1799
- Printing Technique: Copper Plate
- Year: 1774
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Features: Antique
- Topic: Antiques
- Country/Region: France
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