Gaule by Dufour (8 results)

Condition: CN. Paris, broché, couverture illustr; in-8, 237 pp. Broché comme neuf.

Etat : légères petites taches en marge, sinon très bon état.

Original double-page steel-engraved map (83 x 61 cm. overall) with original hand-colouring. From the Grand atlas universel physique, historique et politique de géographie ancienne et moderne.

Carta geografica, antica ed originale, con coloritura coeva ai confini. Mappa inserita nell'opera "Atlas Universel Physique, Historique et Politique de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne. composé et dressé par H. Dufour gravé sur acier par Ch. Dyonnet" edita a Parigi dagli editori Paulin e Le Chevalier nel 1860. Autore: Dufour scrisse & Ch. Dyonnet inc. Luogo: Gallia - Francia. Anno: 1860. Tecnica: incisione in acciaio. Dimensioni: 552x750 (585x813 mm il foglio).…

Published by a notable 19th century French publisher, this map is full of the style, accuracy and innovation that brought the French to prominence. This attractive steel engraved map is full of the detail and textured work that made 19th century French cartography the best. Interestingly while this map is hand colored, there is a printed color layer that features all the roads and major cities in a strong red. This was an innovation that wouldn"t catch on until 40 years later. Condition is good. This map measures 14 inches by 10 inches.…

At the height of 19th century cartography, comes the work of H. Dufour. In Dufour's work, we see a consummate example of French steel-engraving at the time, with its rich ability to depict texture as well as detail, and here, portraying the latest in geographic information. These uncommonly large maps, are the state of the art for the time, and convey a strong sense of the French aesthetic at the time, with a wealth of detail shown in a clean, articulate and ornate fashion. These are unique maps with a large stately presentation, and rich original hand color. These very detailed maps show cities and towns, lakes and rivers, topographical features, as well as numerous other details. This map shows ancient France showing different ethnic areas. This map measures 29.5 inches by 21.5 inches.…

Very good. Blank on verso. Minor foxing throughout. Size 10 x 13 Inches. An uncommon and extremely attractive 1852 map of Gaul or France in ancient Roman times. Covers from the southern part of england (Britannia) to the north of Spain and the Mediterranean. An inset in the lower left corner details 17 provinces under the Roman emperors. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. Gaul was the ancient name of a region of Western europe which comprises of modern day France, Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany west of the Rhine. It also included most of Switzerland, the western part of Northern Italy and parts of Netherland. After the Gallic Wars of 58-51 BC, all of Gaul came under the control of the Romans. It continued to remain under Roman control for almost 500 years before it fell to the Franks in AD 486. The Gallic Wars are believed to have been fought primarily to provide Caesar with wealth and popularity and to boost his political career rather than being a defensive action as described by Caesar. The campaigns are described by Caesar in his book Commentarii de Bello Gallico . The map features a beautiful frame style border. Prepared by A. H. Dufour for publication as plate no. 44 in Maison Basset's 1852 edition of Atlas Illustre Destine a l'enseignement de la Geographie elementaire .…

Very good. Minor wear along original fold lines. Minor spotting at places. Size 23 x 31 Inches. This is a beautiful and scarce 1860 elephant folio map of Gaul or France in ancient Roman times issued by A. H. Dufour. It covers from the English Channel south as far as the Pyrenees Mountains and Hispania. It includes the modern day nations of France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands. The map is beautifully color coded and numbered with a key in the upper right quadrant identifying the 17 provinces under the Roman Emperors. Gaul was the ancient name of a region of Western Europe which comprises of modern day France, Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany west of the Rhine. It also included most of Switzerland, the western part of Northern Italy and parts of Netherland. After the Gallic Wars of 58-51 BC, all of Gaul came under the control of the Romans. It continued to remain under Roman control for almost 500 years before it fell to the Franks in AD 486. The Gallic Wars are believed to have been fought primarily to provide Caesar with wealth and popularity and to boost his political career rather than being a defensive action as described by Caesar. The campaigns are described by Caesar in his book Commentarii de Bello Gallico . This map was prepared by Auguste-Henri Dufour and engraved by Charles Dyonette for publication plate no. 5 in Armand Le Chevalier's 1860 edition of Atlas Universel, Physique, Historique et Politique de Geographie Ancienne et Moderne . References: Rumsey 5020.008.…