Denmark Scandinavia 1766 Desnos Brion decorative map sea monsters cartouche
Denmark Scandinavia 1766 Desnos Brion decorative map sea monsters cartouche Denmark Scandinavia 1766 Desnos Brion decorative map sea monsters cartouche Denmark Scandinavia 1766 Desnos Brion decorative map sea monsters cartouche
$ 98.00

Le Danemark divise par Provinces, et Dioceses sous une Metropole.

(Europe, Scandinavia, Denmark, Jutland, Schleiswig-Holstein, Zeland,).

Issued 1766, Paris by Brion.

Decorative and visually appealing mid-18th century engraved map with original hand color.

The large cartouche at top right has two large sea monsters at the bottom, note the engraved frame-like border.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, light spotting, short closed split at bottom centerfold, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet measures c. 11" H x 15 5/8" W.

Engraved area measures c. 10 7/8" H x 11 7/8"W.

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

[R20727].