World Map - .; Robert de Vaugondy - Orbis Vetus - 1752

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Description from the seller

Dimensions: 47,5 x 70 cm. (on sheet: 50.5 x 77.5 cm.).

Condition: very good (light browning)
Verso: blank.


Mapmaker: Robert De Vaugondy
Publisher: Boudet. Paris.
Note: from "Atlas Universel"

Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688–1766), also known as Le Sieur or Monsieur Robert, and his son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy (c.1723–1786), were leading cartographers in France during the 18th century. Gilles got his start when he jointly inherited the shop of Pierre-Moullart Sanson, grandson of the famous geographer Nicholas Sanson. The inheritance included the business, its stock of plates, and a roller press. In 1760 Gilles became geographer to King Louis XV. His son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy, was also a geographer and the two worked together.

Dimensions: 47,5 x 70 cm. (on sheet: 50.5 x 77.5 cm.).

Condition: very good (light browning)
Verso: blank.


Mapmaker: Robert De Vaugondy
Publisher: Boudet. Paris.
Note: from "Atlas Universel"

Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688–1766), also known as Le Sieur or Monsieur Robert, and his son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy (c.1723–1786), were leading cartographers in France during the 18th century. Gilles got his start when he jointly inherited the shop of Pierre-Moullart Sanson, grandson of the famous geographer Nicholas Sanson. The inheritance included the business, its stock of plates, and a roller press. In 1760 Gilles became geographer to King Louis XV. His son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy, was also a geographer and the two worked together.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country
World Map
Geographical specification
.
Map maker/ publisher
Robert de Vaugondy
Map/ Book title
Orbis Vetus
Period
1752
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Original Antique Copper Engraving
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
50.5 cm
Width
77.5 cm
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Objects sold
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