France Kingdom 1719 Chiquet decorative cartouche small map w/ old hand coloring
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Isle et Royaume de Candie ( Crete- Greece).
Issued 1719, Paris by Chiquet.
Original early 18th century copper engraved map with original outline hand color.
A large pictorial vignette title cartouche lower left includes 2 allegorical females holding a royal crown aloft above a fleur de lys coat of arms.
Overall, remains a nice looking example with very pleasant age patina. A couple small age spots as clearly visible.
Sheet size c. 8 x 10”. Engraved area c. 6 3/8” x 8 1/2”.
Pictures show this nice map well. Please review them carefully at your leisure so you may clearly see what you are buying.
R36009