Alexis-Hubert Jaillot, France Part 1, 1692
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Title: Le gouvernement general de l'Isle de France...
Cartographer: Alexis-Hubert Jaillot (1632-1712)
Copper plate engraving, 1692-93.
Two plates (joined) 16 1/4 x 25 1/2" (42 x 64.7 cm) plus margins.
A fine and detailed map of the region around Paris. From Jaillot's "Nouvelle introduction a le geographie...." Embellished with a beautifully engraved title and scale cartouche. Cartographically this map is based on the work of Nicholas Sanson.
Alexis-Hubert Jaillot was a French cartographer and map publisher from the 17th century. He inherited a map publication firm from his father in-law and when Nicolas Sanson, one of France's premier cartographers, died, Jaillot worked out a deal with his heirs to re-publish his work. Many of the plates were re-engraved in a larger format and contained modern updates.
Cartographer: Alexis-Hubert Jaillot (1632-1712)
Copper plate engraving, 1692-93.
Two plates (joined) 16 1/4 x 25 1/2" (42 x 64.7 cm) plus margins.
A fine and detailed map of the region around Paris. From Jaillot's "Nouvelle introduction a le geographie...." Embellished with a beautifully engraved title and scale cartouche. Cartographically this map is based on the work of Nicholas Sanson.
Alexis-Hubert Jaillot was a French cartographer and map publisher from the 17th century. He inherited a map publication firm from his father in-law and when Nicolas Sanson, one of France's premier cartographers, died, Jaillot worked out a deal with his heirs to re-publish his work. Many of the plates were re-engraved in a larger format and contained modern updates.
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Condition: Good condition save for some faint toning along lower centerfold. Original outline color.
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Alexis-Hubert Jaillot, France Part 1, 1692
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