Kingdom of France Paris Toulouse Rheims Rouen Orleans 1708 de la Feuille map

La France Moderne.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, France, Grenoble, Toulouse, Orleans, Rennes, Lyon, Paris, Rheims, Rouen, Bourdeaux, Aix, Amiens, Dijon).

Issued 1708, Amsterdam by de la Feuille.

Wonderful and rare early 18th century engraved map with lovely hand color. Twelve charming city plans and prospect views surround map.

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina, sheet was backed long ago onto thicker (hand-made) paper. A couple minor edge nicks along left blank margin, any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 7 3/4" H x 10 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7" H x 10" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R33569].