Uncommon Old Map of Lapland to Russia and Denmark to Kazan in the South, 1785

Reference
PCT-57939
Date
1785
Region
Europe
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
25.5 x 37.4 cm (10.0 x 14.7 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 550

Description: Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Noorderdeel van Europa, Bevattende Deenmarken, Noorwegen, Zweden, Lapland en het Grootste Gedeelte van Europeesch Rusland.'

This uncommon Dutch edition of Bonne's map of Northern Europe covers the region from Lapland to Russia in the north and Denmark to Kazan in the south. Six distance scales balance the decorative title. Source unknown, to be determined.

Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Rigobert Bonne' after an anonymous artist. Rigobert Bonne, (1727 - 1795), was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. He succeeded Jacques Nicolas Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the French Depôt de la Marine. Engraved by Gaspard Andre.

Condition: Good, given age. Soft horizontal crease in the top of the sheet. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.

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