Italy - France and Italy, the Duchy of Milan, the States of the Duke of Savoy, Piedmont, and part of the; Hubert Jaillot (1632–1712) - “Les Montagnes des Alpes… Les Passages de France en Italie, le Duché de Milan, et les Estats du Duc - 1701-1720

Magnificent and highly detailed map of the Western Alps, published in Paris in 1708 by the royal cartographer Hubert Jaillot, based on the works of Nicolas Sanson, geographer to the King of France.

The map depicts the main Alpine passes between France and Italy, the Duchy of Milan, the States of the Duke of Savoy, Piedmont, and part of the Republic of Venice, with exceptional topographical detail. The large baroque cartouche and heraldic coats of arms lend a strong aesthetic presence.


The paper features a clear period watermark (visible when held up to the light in the uploaded photos), consisting of a large circle with letters and internal motifs, typical of French paper mills of the early eighteenth century.

Center fold, light browning and foxing, typical of papers of the period. Sturdy paper, well-defined watermark. No significant losses.

Ancient outline coloring on political borders
• Lombardy → red outline
• States of Savoy → yellow outline
• Republic of Venice → red/pink outline
• Alps → not colored inside
• All border lines marked with brush strokes