Nouvelle Carte de la Suisse dans laquelle sont Exactement Distingués Les Treize Cantons, leurs Alliés et leurs Sujets...
London: W. Faden, 1799. Map dimensions 63.5 x 85 cm, overall dimensions 65.5 x 87 cm. A most attractive folding map of Switzerland with fine original hand colouring, a large title vignette illustration to the upper left and a similarly illustrated panel of "Observations" to the upper right, to the lower edge of the map are a comparative chart of the heights of the mountains to south and east of Geneva and a small inset view of Chamonix. Dissected into 21 sections and mounted on linen, folds into original marbled paper covered slipcase with the publisher's printed label to the upper board, matching paper tabs to the folded end sections of the map, with the publisher's address label to one side. Some light wear to the edges of the case, an excellent example overall. Item #21766
Price: £450.00