Description: Title of the map: "GOUVERNEMENT GENERAL DU LANGUEDOC divisé par Diocèses, avec les pays voisins de la CATALOGNE, qui comprennent les GOUVERNEMENS GENERAUX DE FOIX et DE ROUSSILLON, par le Sr ROBERT, Géog. ordin. du Roi, Avec Privilege 1752." Large antique copper engraved map of Languedoc, by Gilles ROBERT DE VAUGONDY (1688-1766). The map extends from Toulouse in west to Camargue and the valley of Rhone in east, and from St Flour in north to Pampelune and the border with Spain in south. A large nice decorative cartouche in colors engraved by Moreau. Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) also known as Le Sieur or Monsieur Robert, and his son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786), were the leaders in the cartography on France during the 18th century.In 1757, Gilles and Didier Robert de Vaugondy published "The Atlas Universel", one of the most important atlases of the 18th century. To produce the atlas, the Vaugondy's integrated older sources with more modern surveyed maps.In 1760, Didier Robert de Vaugondy was appointed geographer of the king Louis XV.Gilles often signed maps as "Robert, while Didier commonly signed his maps as "Robert de Vaugondy", or added "fils" or "filio" after his name. Size with margins : 67,2 x 50,2 cm / 26,3 x 19,6 inch Condition : very good condition, on strong paper with watermark, large margins.Edition : Paris, dated 1752, 18th century. If you buy more than one item, you have to pay just one only shipping cost. WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUEDue 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.
Price: 120 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2024-09-24T16:37:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 30 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1700-1799
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
