Scandinavia Sweden Norway Baltic Sea 1766 Iceland inset Brion Desnos map

La Suede et La Norwege ave l'Islande, Divisee par Provinces, et sous deux Metropoles, Eclesiastiques .

(Sweden, Norway, Gulf of Finland, Iceland, Baltic Sea, Bothnia Gulf).

Issued Issued 1766, Paris by Brion & Desnos.

Interesting mid-18th century engraved map with original hand color heightened in outline. 

Wreath title cartouche adds to the decorative visual appeal. On either side is original separately printed publisher's letter-press descriptive text relating to the area depicted. 

Original fold line as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 13 1/4" H x  19 3/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 9 1/4" H x  10 1/8" W.

Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers , v. 1, p. 191

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