Tableau general et itineraire de la France divisee en departemens, ou se trouvent partie de l'Angleterre, la Hollande, partie de l'Alemagne, la Suisse. Partie de l'Italie et l'Isle de Corse.
Paris, France: Paul-Andr? Basset, 1797. First Edition. Unbound. Imperial Folio. Very good- condition. Item #020567
Large format folding wall map, cut into 48 sections and backed with linen. Original hand-color. The linen backing is worn and soiled, with some tearing at folds. One small square cut off a lower corner, and the upper corners and panels have numerous small pin holes. A tennis-ball sized spot of discoloration, and the entirety of the map is toned. Paul-Andr? Basset was a French engraver, active 1785-1830. From 1785-1819 he operated rue Saint-Jacques (au coin de celle des Mathurins), no. 670 (as stated in the cartouche). Measures approximately 51 inches (height) by 48 inches (width).
Price: $3,500.00