1747 La Feuille Map of Provence, France - Geographicus - Provence-ratelband-1747
Summary
A stunning map of Provence ( Provençal ), France first drawn by Daniel de la Feuille in 1706. Flanked on either side by views and plans of important Provençal cities. These are, from top left: Avignon, Embrun, Le Pont St. Esprit, Veue de Nice, Plan de Nice, Fort de Brigancon et Isles D’Yeres, Canal de Marteus, Marseille, Toulon, Antibes, Chateau D’If, Aix, Goulphe de Grimaut, St. Tropez and Orange. Title in Dutch in lower left quadrant. Title in French surmounted by the crowned armorial crest of Provence appears in the lower right quadrant. This is Paul de la Feuille’s 1747 reissue of his father Daniel’s 1706 map. Prepared for issue as plate no. 28 in J. Ratelband’s 1747 Geographisch-Toneel .
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Date
1850 - 1950
Source
Geographicus Rare Antique Maps
Copyright info
public domain