On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique map "Le Royaume de Portugal." Offered with original wash colour.  

DATE PRINTED: 1787.  

SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 56 x 31.5 cm, 22 x 12.5 inches (large) plus margins with a centre fold as issued. 

PROVENANCE:  Published in "Geographie moderne avec une introduction. Ouvrage utile a tous ceux qui veulent se perfectionner dans cette science ... Dediee Messieurs de l'Academie Royale des Sciences et Belles-Lettres de Rouen. Par Mr. l'Abbe Clouet de la meme Academie avec approbation et P. du R. Corrigee et Augmentee des nouvelles decouvertes du celebre Capitaine Cook et des changements arrives dans l'Amerique Septentrional. 1787." by Jean-Baptiste Louis Clouet. Paris, 1787. 

ARTIST/ENGRAVER: Produced by Jean Baptiste Louis Clouet (1729-1790).

TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.

CONDITION: Very good. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated.  

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy.  The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.

RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.

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