1775
Maker: Delafosse
Antique map of the Nivernois area of France, from a composite atlas circa 1775. Nivernais was a province of France, around the city of Nevers, which forms the modern department of Nièvre. It roughly coincides with the former Duchy of Nevers. 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 "DUCHY AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIVERNOIS DEDICATED AND PRESENTED To Monseigneur Bb: Thou Fr. Mazarini Mancini DUKE OF NIVERNOIS AND DONZIOIS: Bay of France, Grandee of Spain of the First Class, Prince of the Empire, Venetian Nobleman, Roman Baron, Governor and Lieutenant for the King in his Provinces of Nivernois and Donriois; City, Bailiwick, former jurisdiction and enclave of Saint Pierre le Moustiera. &c. By his most humble and respectful Servant D. Delafosse J. Geographer &c. MD.CC.LX.[1760] With the King's Blessing.". This map has original hand-coloring and shows cities, towns, villages, rivers, topographic detail, etc. Includes Vezelay, Autun, Cosne, and more. Good antique condition with some minor stains, toning throughout. Measures approx. 19 x 24.25 inches to the neatline.
Genuine Antique Map from 1775
Item Number: CSMT280