Europe Map by Rigobert Bonne – Enlightenment Cartography c.1780
€ 290
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1780
Mapmaker / artist
Rigobert Bonne, France, circa 1780
Technique
Engraving
Sheet size
26 × 41 cm (10.2 × 16.1 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14105-3
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Light age toning. Central fold. Minor edge wear and small stains visible on close inspection.
About this sheet
Europe Map by Rigobert Bonne – Enlightenment Cartography c.1780
DESCRIPTION This detailed map of Europe illustrates political and geographic divisions prior to the Napoleonic era. Compiled by Rigobert Bonne, it presents cities, rivers, mountain systems, and regional boundaries with clarity and balance. France, Italy, the German states, and Eastern Europe are carefully delineated, while Scandinavia and Russia reflect expanding cartographic confidence. Longitude measured from Paris places the map firmly within French scientific tradition. Intended for reference and instruction, the sheet captures Europe at a moment of political complexity and cultural exchange. Its dense engraving and sober presentation make it both historically informative and visually compelling.
CONDITION REPORT Light age toning. Central fold. Minor edge wear and small stains visible on close inspection.
FRAMING TIPS Neutral mat and classic gilt or dark wood frame to balance dense engraved detail.
