Title of the map. “PLAN DE NANTES Par DE FER 1716″. Rare antique copper engraved. Of Nantes (France), by Nicolas DE FER, XVIIIe century. His earliest wellknown map of the canal de Languedoc, realised in 1669. De Fer has created this plan when he was in service of the King of France Louis XIV. In 1697, he published his first world atlas. In 1695, De Fer, with several other notable French mapmakers, became founding contributors to the French Bureau of Maps and Plans. This bureau, created to deal with the technical and strategic problems of overseas commerce and exploration, was part of the Royal Academy of Sciences Ministry of the Navy and Colonies. Size with margins : 27 x 38,8 cm / 10,6 x 14,9 inches. Condition : very good condition, in colors. A Paris, Chez l’Auteur, 1716. 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. The item “NANTES (FRANCE) 1716 NICOLAS DE FER RARE ANTIQUE MAP 18TH CENTURY” is in sale since Friday, February 26, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\Europe Maps”. The seller is “efi6″ and is located in Paris. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Printing Technique: Copper Plate
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Year: 1716
- Date Range: 1700-1799
- Country/Region: France
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