Revolutionary France in Departments Paris 1796 Amos Doolittle engraved map
Revolutionary France in Departments Paris 1796 Amos Doolittle engraved map Revolutionary France in Departments Paris 1796 Amos Doolittle engraved map Revolutionary France in Departments Paris 1796 Amos Doolittle engraved map
$ 95.00

France Divided into Circles and Departments.

(Europe, France, Revolutionary France, France in Departments, Paris, Marseilles, Orleans, Nantes, Dijon, Bordeaux, Nice, Poitou).

Issued c. 1796, Boston by Thomas & Andrews. Map engraving by Amos Doolittle.

Uncommon late 18th century early American engraved map. Among a relative handful of engraved maps entirely produced within the young United States in the late 18th century.

Nice looking example with signs of time and age, pleasing patina, some toning and old small scattered staining, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Pic captures the map condition.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet measures c. 8 1/4" H x 10" W.

Engraved area measures c. 7" H x 9" W.

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

Wheat & Brun, American Maps Published in America Before 1800, 

[R27200].