Item number: EUR3071
Genuine Antique Map
1900
Maker: A. Taride
This unusual offering is an antique set of twenty maps that together create a large and impressive map of Paris. It was published in c. 1900 by Taride and is a recreation of a historic earlier map of Paris from 1739. The Turgot map of Paris is a highly accurate and detailed map of the city of Paris, France, as it existed in the 1730s. The map was commissioned by Parisian municipality chief Michel-Étienne Turgot, drawn up by surveyor Louis Bretez, and engraved by Claude Lucas. The Turgot map was published in 1739 as an atlas of twenty non-overlapping sectional bird's-eye-view maps (at a scale of approximately 1:400) in isometric perspective toward the southeast. Additionally, there is one simplified general map with a four-by-five grid showing the layout of the twenty sectional maps. The atlas covers an area approximately corresponding to the first eleven of the modern-day arrondissements of Paris. Turgot's map has been described as "the first all-comprising graphical inventory of the capital, down to the last orchard and tree, detailing every house and naming even the most modest cul-de-sac". These gorgeously detailed maps could be framed individually in the gallery wall style that is popular these days, or the pages could be joined by a restorer to create one huge wall map. Very good condition with minor wear at the page edges, some very minor foxing, and slight overall toning. Sheet 2 has some damage in the margin. Center folds as issued. Each sheet measures approx. 20.5 x 30.75. The printed area on each sheet measures approx. 15.25 x 25 inches. These maps come in their original cover with text about the map in French.
Note: any "rainbows" or strange patterns in the image are called moire pattern- caused by taking a digital photo or scan of the many parallel lines in the engraved print- these are not in the print and we can try to take more photos if you are concerned. We apologize for the imperfect lighting of the photos. If you have any concerns about the images, please contact us.
Genuine Antique Set of Maps from circa 1900
Item Number: EUR3071



























