1754 Rocque Map of Paris on Linen -- A Plan of Paris
Title/Content of Map: 1754 Rocque Map of Paris on Linen -- A Plan of Paris &c. This Survey has been Reduced to the Same Scale and that of London & the County Arount It Survey'd and Publish'd in 16 Sheets by John Rocque Land Surveyor, 1754 in the Strand
Cartographer: J Rocque
Year/Place: 1754, London
Size: 19 X 30.2 in.
This a fascinating map of central Paris, printed on calico-like linen, expectedly intended to be optionally hung like tapestry. Much detail is offered of Paris. To deliniate the area covered more specifically, in the four corners are, starting with upper left and moving clockwise are l'Etoille, Hospital St. Louis, Hopital General, and Vaugiard. Printing of maps on calico, linen, silk, or other fabric, while not common, was not ununsual especially in the 18th and 19th centuries, and several of Rocque's maps were indeed printed on these type of materials. This is a very rare map. Not the original but only a 1970 limited, 500, edition facsimile copies are found on OCLC. A similarly named Rocque map shows the city and its surroundings.
Reserve: $700.00
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Condition Report: Fair. Printed on calico-like linen fabric. Several small holes on left side, likely remnants of being attached to rollers. Considerable dust and dirt accumulation. Uncolored.
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Title/Content of Map: 1754 Rocque Map of Paris on Linen -- A Plan of Paris &c. This Survey has been Reduced to the Same Scale and that of London & the County Arount It Survey'd and Publish'd in 16 Sheets by John Rocque Land Surveyor, 1754 in the Strand
Cartographer: J Rocque
Year/Place: 1754, London
Size: 19 X 30.2 in.
This a fascinating map of central Paris, printed on calico-like linen, expectedly intended to be optionally hung like tapestry. Much detail is offered of Paris. To deliniate the area covered more specifically, in the four corners are, starting with upper left and moving clockwise are l'Etoille, Hospital St. Louis, Hopital General, and Vaugiard. Printing of maps on calico, linen, silk, or other fabric, while not common, was not ununsual especially in the 18th and 19th centuries, and several of Rocque's maps were indeed printed on these type of materials. This is a very rare map. Not the original but only a 1970 limited, 500, edition facsimile copies are found on OCLC. A similarly named Rocque map shows the city and its surroundings.
Reserve: $700.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $20.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Ohio
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Fair. Printed on calico-like linen fabric. Several small holes on left side, likely remnants of being attached to rollers. Considerable dust and dirt accumulation. Uncolored.
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