Language: English
Published by Chez Zacharie Châtelain, 1705
Seller: GN Books and Prints, Inverness, United Kingdom
Map
US$ 141.10
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketNo Binding. Condition: As Described. No Jacket. Henri Chatelain (illustrator). An antique copper plate map of the United Kingdom and Ireland by Henri Chatelain, inset within French text by Nicholas Gueudevielle covering military information pertaining to British/English forces in 1704 Taken from Atlas Historique by Henri Chatelain (1684 - 1743), published in seven volumes, four editions being published during his lifetime, between 1705 and 1739 Likely published by Chez Zacharie Châtelain, Amsterdam This map comprises plate no 52 from book 2 and is headed "CARTE DU GOUVERNEMENT MILITAIRE D'ANGLETERRE OU L'ON REPRESENTE L'ETAT DES OFFICIERS DE GUERRE ET CELUI DES FORCES DE TERRE ET DE MER", translating as "MAP OF THE MILITARY GOVERNMENT OF ENGLAND SHOWING THE STATUS OF THE WAR OFFICERS AND THAT OF THE LAND AND SEA FORCES". The map contains two classical images on either side of the map and there is a considerable volume of text below, providing information including the military makeup of the British forced in 1704, listing the numbers of troops, materiel, officers, etc Measures around 21 1/4" x 17 1/2" (540mm x 450mm). The map contains one central vertical fold. There are signs of wear, a little creasing to upper corners, though no loss, except to binding tape rear. A little marking and minimal light foxing but quite clean for age. See pictures for further information. n.
Language: English
Published by Chez Zacharie Châtelain, 1705
Seller: GN Books and Prints, Inverness, United Kingdom
Map
US$ 141.10
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketNo Binding. Condition: As Described. No Jacket. Henri Chatelain (illustrator). An antique copper plate map of England and Wales by Henri Chatelain and map of London, inset within French text by Nicholas Gueudevielle covering military information pertaining to England and London. Taken from Atlas Historique by Henri Chatelain (1684 - 1743), published in seven volumes, four editions being published during his lifetime, between 1705 and 1739 Likely published by Chez Zacharie Châtelain, Amsterdam This map comprises plate no 53 from book 2 and is headed "NOUVELLE CARTE DU GOUVERNEMENT CIVIL D'ANGLETERRE ET DE CELUY DE LA VILLE DE LONDRES", translating as "NEW MAP OF THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT OF ENGLAND AND THAT OF THE CITY OF LONDON" The map contains two classical images on either side of the map and there is a considerable volume of text below, providing information on the government of England and London. Measures around 21 1/4" x 17 1/2" (540mm x 450mm). The map contains one central vertical fold There are signs of wear, a little creasing to upper corners, though no loss, except to binding tape rear. A little marking and minimal light foxing but quite clean for age. See pictures for further information. n.
Language: English
Published by Chez Zacharie Châtelain, 1705
Seller: GN Books and Prints, Inverness, United Kingdom
Map
US$ 141.10
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketNo Binding. Condition: As Described. No Jacket. Henri Chatelain (illustrator). An antique copper plate map of the United Kingdom, Ireland and a small corner of the European continent from the time of the Romans with a classical image inset, together with a smaller map of England and Wales from the Saxon era below, by Henri Chatelain, inset within French text by Nicholas Gueudevielle covering historical information pertaining to Roman emperors, and English and British monarchs, with portraits of the latter Taken from Atlas Historique. by Henri Chatelain (1684 - 1743), published in seven volumes, four editions being published during his lifetime, between 1705 and 1739 Likely published by Chez Zacharie Châtelain, Amsterdam. This map comprises plate no 42 from book 2 and is headed "CARTE POUR L'INTRODUCTION A L'HISTOIRE D'ANGLETERRE OU L'ON VOIT SON PREMIER GOUVERNEMENT, ET L'ETAT ABREGE DE CETTE MONARCHIE SOUS LES EMPEREURS ROMAINS, ET SOUS LES ROIS SAXONS", translating as "MAP FOR THE INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND, WHERE WE SEE ITS FIRST GOVERNMENT, AND THE ABRIDGED STATE OF THIS MONARCHY UNDER THE ROMAN EMPERORS, AND UNDER THE SAXON KINGS". The map contains a considerable volume of text beside and below the map images, providing information including historical information, lists of peoples and monarchs. Measures around " 24 5/8" 21 1/4" (625mm x 540mm) The map contains one several folds. There are signs of wear, a little creasing to upper corners and to left-hand edge, some tattering the left-hand edge though no loss, except to binding tape rear. Contains some browning and foxing, more pronounced to edges See pictures for further information. n.