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Title: 1694 de Fer Three Maps of the Versailles Canal (Not Completed) -- I., II., III., Partie du Nouveau Canal Fait pour la conduitte, de la Riviere d'Eure, depuis Pontgrouin, jusques a Versailles

Cartographer: N de Fer

Year/Place: 1694 c., Paris

Map Dimension (in.): 8 X 10.7 in. each

Description: This is a superb set of three maps on individual sheets illustrating the canal that would divert water from the Eure River at Pontgouin to Versailles. This massive project was designed by the great military engineer, the Marquis de Vauban, on the orders of Louis XIV. The work started in 1685, but was never finished. Versalles is shown on the third map. Elobarate cartouches on each page with water themes.

Reserve: $100.00

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Condition

Very good-excellent. On watermarked laid paper. Slight toning at edges and a few soil spots. Uncolored

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1694 de Fer Three Maps of the Versailles Canal (Not Completed) -- I., II., III., Partie du Nouveau

Name: 1694 de Fer Three Maps of the Versailles Canal (Not Completed) -- I., II., III., Partie du Nouveau
SKU: 227947944
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock