LES ISLES BRITANIQUE

Ou se Trouvent Les Royaumes

D'ANGLETERRE D'ECOSSE ET D'IRELANDE

By Nicolas De Fer

 Published Paris 1706

A fine copper engraved large format original antique map of The British Isles published in "Atlas ou Recueil de Cartes Geographiques" by Nicolas De Fer.

The title is displayed in an elaborate rococo cartouche. The map also features a compass rose and a table of coordinates of London, Edinburgh, Dublin and Dunkirk.

 An excellent example enhanced with attractive later hand colouring. Dated in the plate.

 Some neat reinforcement verso of minor edge splits to the original centre fold otherwise fine condition. A striking map for framing and display.

Approx. 19" x 18" (480mm x 460mm) map area only, with good margins beyond.

 Printed on hand laid paper which remains stable and robust, blank verso. 

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Nicolas De Fer (1646-1720) was the son of French mapmaker Antoine De Fer whose business was based in Paris. Nicolas eventually inherited the declining family business and boosted it to great success. He went on to become official geographer to King Louis XIV and also to Philip V of Spain. His maps are revered for their artistic flair which could take some precedence over geographical accuracy.

A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 300 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS

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