Old Map of the British Isles with the Faroes and Shetlands, Showing Cock Fights

Reference
BG-13396-17
Region
Europe
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
26.3 x 37.0 cm (10.4 x 14.6 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 460

Antique map titled 'Les Isles Britaniques ou sont les Royaumes d'Angleterre (..)'. Original old map of the British Isles with inset maps of the Faroes and Shetlands. The title cartouche depicts dog-fighting and cock-fighting, the French perception of the English pastimes. This map originates from 'l'Atlas Curieux ou le Monde reprsent dans ces Cartes Gnrales et Particulires du Ciel et de la Terre' by N. de Fer, 1705.

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