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You are bidding on a gourgeous and rare 100% original and authentic 258 year old hand colored antique map of the above region by the famous cartographer Robert de Vaugondy. The map is 100% authentic and is not a reproduction or a copy. Cartographer/Publisher: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) and Didier Robert De Vaugondy (1723-1786) were father and son, respectively. Nephew to Pierre Moulard Sanson, Gilles was successful in utilizing the records and materials of the Sanson family. As they often did not use the initials of their first names on their maps, it can be difficult to determine who made a given map. On some maps fils or filio follows the name, in other instances, the author can be determined by the distinctive way each signed his maps: Gilles normally used "M.Robert," without a last name, and Didier, "Robert de Vaugondy." The Vaugondy's employed strict standards for including maps in the atlas and in many cases subjected them to astronomically derived readings for latitude and longitude. The Vaugondyâe(tm)s were well respected for the detail and accuracy of their maps, as they used all available resources from scholarly research, to the notates of contemporary explorers, to astronomical soundings in order to produce the most accurate maps possible. Moreover, they used eighteenth century sources to provide their atlas with up-to-date information. Like Ortelius and Mercator before them, the Vaugondy`s listed the sources of their maps. General Description: 1. Attractive map of region, with details of cities, rivers, land masses, and waterways . Note the meticulous and very beautiful detailed hand coloring. The map depicts the region in considerable detail and includes both political and topographical information. The map is far more beautiful than my pictures show. 2. The overall size of the entire map sheet is approximately 7.5 inches by 6.5 inches. The map will look beautiful when matted and framed for display. 3. The map is a 100% original and genuine antique map. 4. Vaugondy maps sell for many hundreds of dollars. Map Collecting: Maps are great gifts and perfect decorative additions to any home or office. They are compelling objects that instantly grab peopleâe(tm)s attention and transport them to a different time and place. Owning an antique map is much like owning a window into the past. An antique map can be a veritable passage back in time, allowing one to imagine the world much as the mapmaker himself did 100, 200 or even 300 years ago! These are great collectibles not only for their decorative and art value but as a financial investment as well. Remember, these are becoming more rare everyday as collectors purchase them, and of course they are not making the atlases any longer, so purchase a map while they are still affordable. All of my maps are investment grade and collectible quality. The value of this original will only increase over time. Many people are now starting to offer cheap reproductions/copies. Why spend the money for something like that when you can have an original for a few dollars more that will only increase in value over time. ** I DO NOT SELL REPRODUCTIONS !!! ** Please also view all of my other maps for sale at very reasonable prices ** Please review all of my positive feeback of satisfied winners from past auctions. Payment Terms: US bidders: Terms: PayPal is accepted . Check or money order is preferred. Check clearing waiting time is ten (10) days. Payment is expected within 7 days of the end of the auction. I ship a couple of times per week. All sales are final so bid carefully and ask any questions prior to the end of the auction. I ship these rolled and in strong reinforced heavy tubes. Buyer will pay shipping and handling charges of $8.00 for the US. Insurance starts at $5.00. I will combine the shipping charges if you win more than one item. International bidders: Terms: PayPal is accepte...
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