Superb, large map of the northwestern coast of France and the English Channel. The map is densely engraved with detail and extends from St. Malo in the southwest to Le Treport in the northeast. The distance scale features mermen, a sea monster, and putti, while the elaborate title cartouche is embellished with coats of arms and two mermen. The title is repeated above the map.

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Condition: B

A sharp impression, issued folding on a bright sheet with contemporary outline color in the map that has been refreshed, and later color in the decorative elements. There is some extraneous creasing and light soiling that is more pronounced along the edges of the sheet. There are some cracks that were caused by the oxidation of the green pigment that have been closed on verso with archival tape.