1775
Maker: Desnos
Antique map of Northern France, from a composite atlas circa 1775. A composite atlas is an atlas made up of a selection of previously issued maps. This atlas appears to have been partly by Louis Charles Desnos and an atlas title page dated 1769 by Desnos was present. The full title translates to "TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT OF PICARDY WITH ALL BORDERS. DRAWN based on the most recent memoirs and subject to the Astronomical Obediences, notably those of Mr. B. CASSINY DE THURY, Dedicated to the King. By his humble and faithful servant, Desnos, Engineer, Geographer for Globes and Spheres IN PARIS Rue St. Jacques au Globe 1772." This map has original hand-coloring and shows cities, towns, villages, rivers, topographic detail, etc. Includes Calais, Beauvais, Rouen, Amiens, Fair to good antique condition with a mild water stain at bottom and a tear at the bottom edge. Measures approx. 20.5 x 27.25 inches to the neatline.
Genuine Antique Map from 1775
Item Number: CSMT274