Mappemonde

Method Copper engraved with hand colour
Artist Bourgoin, Pierre
Published [Published by Bourgoin, Rue de la Harpe, Paris, 1766]
Dimensions 140 x 262 mm
Notes An eighteenth century double hemisphere world map from Bourgoin's Atlas Elementaire de la Geographie du Monde, published in 1766. The borders of the continents

Pierre Bourgoin (fl. 1740-1780) was a French mapmaker and publisher. His workshop was situated on the Rue de la Harpe in Paris.

Condition: Vertical folds, as issued. Minor time toning and chips to edges of sheet, not affecting map. Blank on verso.
Framing mounted
Price £175.00
Stock ID 52563

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