Holy Roman Empire Upper Lower Rhine Swabia Franconia 1780 Vaugondy engraved map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsHaut et Bas Rhin. Franconie. Souabe.
(Europe, Holy Roman Empire, Upper Rhine, Lower Rhine, Franconia, Swabia, Cologne, Worms, Coburg).
Issued c. 1780-90, Paris, by Vaugondy. Engraved by E. Dussy.
Interesting 18th century engraved map, with original outline hand color. Title in decorative cartouche.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, short closed split at bottom centerfold, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 11 1/4 "H x 16" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 9 1/2" H x 8" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4, p.52.
Pedley, Bel et Utile, pp 231-2.
[R23973].