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Continents, Wall Maps--Longchamps, S.G. and J. Janvier.
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10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Set of four wall maps. Paris: Longchamps [and Janvier], 1754, 4 large wall-maps, engraved by Chambon, each on 4 sheets and 6 half-sheets, totalling 1020 x 1080mm., fully hand coloured, the maps surrounded by elaborately engraved panels, some soiling and abrasions, some restoration, backed on new linen
- paper
Catalogue Note
The set comprises:
1. L'Amerique divisée en tous ses pays et etats... Sr. Longchamp. 1754, inset map of the world and elaborate panels with scenes from the European discovery of the Americas
2. L'Asie divisée en tous ses pays et etats... Sr. Longchamp. 1754, inset plan of Pondicheri and Madras, panels showing the history of the continent
3. L'Afrique divisée en tous ses pays et etats... Sr. Longchamp. 1754, inset map of Isle de France, panels with vignettes depicting historical events including the Europeans' encounter with Africa
4. L'Europe divisée en tous ses pays et etats... Sr. Longchamp. 1754, panels showing the establishment of the various empires and countries of Europe