Africa - Africa; Robert De Vaugondy par Delamarche - L’Afrique divisée en ses empires, royaumes et républiques - 1751-1760

Large ancient geographical map of Africa divided into its empires, kingdoms, and republics by S. Robert de Vaugondy, geographer in Paris, at C. F.. Delamarche geographer.

The map depicts the African continent around 1756, reflecting the knowledge of the time; the lakes and rivers appear to be perfectly accurate.

Authentic vintage workshop montage in 15 sections, mounted on canvas and folded, forming a 100cm x 117cm 'portable mural atlas,' much rarer than the 'book' format. All carefully crafted and kept in good condition.

Beautiful and authentic antique wall map of Africa, created by Didier Robert de Vaugondy, and published by Charles-François Delamarche.
It is adorned with a beautiful title cartouche. The first edition of this map was published by Didier Robert de Vaugondy in 1758. Charles-François Delamarche bought the cartographic collection from his successor, Jean-Baptiste Fortin, in 1786.
Beautiful copy, watercolored outlines of the time.
Towel with some stains on the back but no tears.
Intact canvas and mounting from the period, with no tears at the folds, no signs of modern reinforcement or re-lining.
Presence of an intact and legible cartridge
Absence of acid browning (paper not burned by oxidation)
Uncut margins
Readable publisher note ('at C.F. Delamarche, successor of Robert de Vaugondy').
No difference in tone between panels (proof that it has not been dismantled).
No restoration
No major defects visible.

Coming from a family of cartographers, grandson of the famous Nicolas Sanson and the king's official geographer, Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) distinguished himself with his maps of the French provinces and his Universal Atlas. Early on, he involved his son Didier (1723-1786) in his work, with whom he compiled a collection of maps of the World, published in 1757.

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