Description: Title of the map: "LA PRUSSE divisée en PRUSSE ROYALE et PRUSSE DUCALE laquelle a été érigée en Royaume par l'Empereur Leopold en faveur de Frederic I Elect de Brandebourg couronné en Jnavier 1701, Par le Sr ROBERT Géog. ord. du Roy Avec privilege 1751" Large antique copper engraved map of a part of Poland and Lithuania, by Gilles ROBERT DE VAUGONDY (1688-1766). A nice cartouche by Haussard. The map is centered on Gdansk or Dantzick and Konigsberg (Kaliningrad). it is filled with towns and topographic detail, particularly of the river systems. An nice cartouche engraved by Haussard. The map is engraved by Guillaume Delahaye. 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 : 65,5 x 51,5 cm / 25,5 x 20 inch Condition : very good condition, large marginsEdition : Paris, dated 1753, 18th century. If you buy more than one item, you have to pay just one only shipping cost. We will send your item by Registered and Insured Airmail or by DHL with covering insurance. Customs may be charged on international shipments. All customs charges are the responsiblity of the buyer and are not included in the selling price.A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request.View our Other Items For SaleWE 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: 230 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2025-01-08T18:46:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
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
Year: 1751
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: Lithuania, Poland, Prussia
