Subject: Northwestern France
Period: 1773 (circa)
Publication: Le Neptune Francois
Color: Hand Color
Size:
34.3 x 23.5 inches
87.1 x 59.7 cm
Large-scale sea chart covering the Normandy coast of the Baie de la Seine and Dieppe. The Seine is shown inland to Pont de l'Arche. Decorated with two compass roses and rhumb lines with the seal of the Depot de la Marine and Prix. Trente Sols at bottom right.
References: Pastoureau, NEPTUNE FRANCAIS D #16.
Condition: B+
A nice impression on a bright, sturdy sheet with a large eagle watermark, light soiling, and a couple of printer's creases at top and bottom. There are light damp stains along the edges of the sheet, entering the image a bit in the bottom corners.