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Africa Zanzibar Zanguebar 1749 Robert De Vaugondy Antique Map 18th Century

Africa Zanzibar Zanguebar 1749 Robert De Vaugondy Antique Map 18th Century
Africa Zanzibar Zanguebar 1749 Robert De Vaugondy Antique Map 18th Century
Africa Zanzibar Zanguebar 1749 Robert De Vaugondy Antique Map 18th Century

Africa Zanzibar Zanguebar 1749 Robert De Vaugondy Antique Map 18th Century
"COTE DE ZANGUEBAR, Par le Sr ROBERT DE VAUGONDY Fils de Mr ROBERT Geog du Roi Avec privilege 1749". In 1757, Gilles and Didier Robert de Vaugondy published "The Atlas Universel", one of the most important atlases of the 18th century.

To produce the atlas, the Vaugondy's integrated older sources with more modern surveyed maps. In 1760, Didier Robert de Vaugondy was appointed geographer of the king Louis XV.

Gilles often signed maps as "Robert, while Didier commonly signed his maps as "Robert de Vaugondy", or added "fils" or "filio after his name. Size with margins : 23 x 35 cm / 9 x 13,7 inches.

Very good condition, antique colors, large margins. Edition : Paris, 1749, XVIIIe Century.

WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE. Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected.

Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you. This item is in the category "Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\Africa Maps". The seller is "efi6" and is located in this country: FR.
  • Printing Technique: Copper Plate
  • Date Range: 1700-1799
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Country/Region: Zanzibar
  • Year: 1749

Africa Zanzibar Zanguebar 1749 Robert De Vaugondy Antique Map 18th Century