BG-12390-47

Antique Map of France by Covens & Mortier (c.1730)

  • Condition: Good, original/contemporary hand coloring. General age-related toning. Minor wear and small defects (mainly on folding line), blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Date: c.1730
  • Overall size: 65 x 53 cm.
  • Image size: 59 x 44.5 cm.
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.. Antique Map of France by Covens & Mortier (c.1730)

Description: Antique map titled 'Nova regni Galliae (..) La France'. Old map of France with large decorative title cartouche. With great detail. 

Artists and Engravers: Pieter und David Mortier were booksellers in Paris and have published a wide range of geographical works. After Pieter's death, his widow continued the business until their son Cornelius took over. Cornelius started a partnership with his brother-in-law Johannes Covens and established the famous publishing house "Covens and Mortier" in Amsterdam. They have re-issued Atlases of Sanson, de l'Isle, Visscher and de Wit.