Brest France, Environs De Brest antique map De Fer 1692. Title: Carte de la Rade et des Environs de Brest. Description: Antique map of the Bay of Brest France, with coat of arms processed in a sailboat. The map is copperplate engraved with hand coloring. Cartographer: Nicholas de Fer (1646 – 1720). Engraver: Harmanus van Loon. Origin: Atlas Les forces de l’Europe, ou, Description des principales villes; avec leurs fortifications… Nicolas De Fer was the official geographer to the French king and a successful publisher. The son of cartographer Antoine de Fer. Nicholas was established as an engraver, cartographer and map publisher in Paris. Nicolas began his career with an apprenticeship to the engraver Louis Spirinx in Paris. After his death in 1720 De Fer’s property was divided between his sons-in-law Guillaume Danet, François Bénard and Rémi Richer. Fortified town and city plans of Europe. 16th -17th -18th-19th Century maps & atlases & prints. We sell guaranteed Absolutely Original authentic Maps and Prints. A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be supplied on request. 32.5 x 24 cm. 12.75 x 9.5 inches. 28 x 20 cm. 11 x 7.75 inches Condition: Very good, fold as published. For the complete Map and Print collection see our online site. MapandMaps Cartography of the World. Always real antique maps – Always original – Never reproductions. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\Europe Maps”. The seller is “mapandmaps” and is located in this country: CY. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region: France
- Date Range: 1600-1699
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Type: County Map
- Format: Atlas Map
- Cartographer/Publisher: Nicholas de Fer (1646 – 1720)
- Printing Technique: Copper Plate
- Year: Condition: See item description.
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