Environs de Barcelonette et de Beuil [Environs of Barcelonnette and Beuil]
Antique 18th century atlas map, printed on thick, good quality paper with original outline hand colour/color , 1754
Title of the map: 'Environs de Barcelonette et de Beuil [Environs of Barcelonnette and Beuil]'
The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail:
The map shows part of the southern alps, falling mainly within the northern part of Alpes-Maritimes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Places marked on the map include the following towns and present-day winter sports/ski resorts (spelling may vary from the modern variation): Barcelonnette, Beuil, Seyne, Colmars, Allos, Isola
DATE PRINTED: 1754
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 24.0 x 31.5cm, 9.25 x 12.5 inches (Large)
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville
PROVENANCE: The map was extracted from a "Composite atlas" of early 18th century maps, the latest of which was dated c1754
TYPE: Antique 18th century atlas map, printed on thick, good quality paper with original outline hand colour/color
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: Tight right margin; Tight bottom margin below caption. 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 obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic 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. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.
REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPAÑA: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.
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