Europe continent in 18th Century 1761 Buache & Delisle HC map Holy Roman Empire
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints




Europe Physique, Politique, et Astronomique
(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Bohemia, Poland, Switzerland, Low Countries, Netherlands, Belgium, United Provinces, France, British Isles, Spain, Ottoman Empire, Scandinavia, Italy, Russian Empire, ).
Issued 1761, Paris by G. Delisle & Buache.
Scarce mid 18th century engraved map with lovely original hand color.
Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Text about physical geography and political systems as well as math seen in the two boxes at upper corners. Distance scales given in English, Danish, Swedish and Russian distances.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 10 1/4" H x 15" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 6 1/2" H x 8 3/4" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[B15076].