A wonderful bird's-eye plan of St. Germain en Laye, situated just northwest of Paris, and the neighboring park and countryside. Depicted at bottom center is the heavily forested Garenne Du Vezinet, a 1009 acre region set aside for the Royal Family and the aristocracy for hunting fox, deer, rabbit and small game as part of their daily outdoor recreation. A tributary of the Seine River is shown encircling the forest, with the surrounding towns of Poissy, Chambourcy, Garriere, Conslans and Herbelay. At bottom right is a key identifying numerous locations. Engraved by Antoine Coquart.

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Condition: B

A nice impression on watermarked paper with light soiling, a few minute pin holes, and several minor printer's creases. Issued folding, now pressed, with a binding trim at bottom left that has been replaced with old paper. There are several long tears that have been professional repaired.