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You are bidding on a gourgeous and rare 100% original and authentic 217 year old hand colored antique map of the above region from the extremely rare 1790 edition of Atlas Portatif by the famous cartographer Robert de Vaugondy. The map is 100% authentic and is not a reproduction. 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 Vaugondy'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.The title cartouches on their maps were highly praised at the time and since. A number of artisans worked on their design and engraving; several were engraved and signed by the Haussard sisters. Among the most pictorial cartouches are found on maps showing the postal routes of Great Britain, France, Germany, Spain and Portugal. They depict postal carriers en route in richly detailed settings. General Description: 1. Attractive map of region, with details of cities, rivers, land masses, and waterways . All of the detailed hand coloring that you see is original. Notice the beautiful and detailed map title cartouche which Vaugondy was famous for adding to his maps. 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 and is in what I would consider as perfect condition for being over 200 years old!! 2. This is investment grade map and will continue to rise in value over time due to the extreme scarcity of the atlas and the map. These by far are the nicest Vaugondy maps that I have ever owned in my collection. The map is in almost pristine/perfect condition for being over 200 years old. Printed and pressed onto beautiful 18th century handlaid paper - t are slightly raised edges around w the map was pressed into the paper. Centerfold as issued. The overall size of the entire map sheet is large at approximately 16 inches by 11 inches. The map will look beautiful when matted and framed for display. - I cannot stress enough the perfect condition that this map is in!! 3. The map is a 100% original and genuine antique map. I will send you a copy of the 1790 dated title page for your records. 4. The price of this particular edition of this atlas is currently valued between $5,000 to $10,000. The maps from this atlas sell for many hundreds of dollars. - this map is a still for the veyr low opening bid of only $150.00. Map Collecting: Maps are great gifts and perfect decorative additions to any home or office. They are compelling objects that instantly grab people'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 ... read more

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