Map road of the theater of the war of 1793-94
Exceptional and rare antique map of France and part of Europe. Engraved and drawn by Chaumier in year 2 of the republic, i.e. the years 1793-1794. Published by Basset in Paris. Very large format and packaged folded. This Map is titled: “Map road map of the general theater of the war containing the French Republic divided into 89 departments and their districts with a large part of England, all of Holland, the Netherlands, part of Germany, Switzerland, part of Italy and Spain". Colored outlines and title, with various allegories and symbols of the young French republic. Note the Eye of Providence, a symbol of Freemasonry. France was then at war with a good part of Europe, these were the revolutionary wars. Map extremely rare for sale. Period warranty. Superb general appearance despite the defects, it retains a beautiful patina. Certificate of authenticity on request.
Dimensions: 66 x 94 cm
Please look carefully at the photos. Numerous defects due to time and consultation of the Map . Its size required it to be folded, unfolded, folded: The folds are fragile and torn in places. The margins are withered and more or less stained. Presence of foxing and some well-marked spots.
The French Revolutionary Wars are the conflicts which involved revolutionary France against other European countries, often coalitions, during the period between 1792 and the Treaty of Amiens of 1802, first phase of the Coalition Wars.
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