Description: Title of the map:"ANTIQUOR IMPERIORUM Tabula, in qua proe coeteris, MACEDONICUM seu ALEXANDRI MAGNI IMPERIUM et EXPEDITIONES exarantur, Conatibus D. ROBERT DE VAUGONDY" Large unusual antique copper engraved map of the empire of Alexander The Great, by Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786). The map extends from Greece to northern India, with Turkey, Egypt, Arabia and Persia. In lower right, an inset of northern India.The map is embellished with a nice cartouche engraved by Groux. Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) also known as Le Sieur or Monsieur Robert, and his son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786), were the leaders in the cartography on France during the 18th century.In 1757, Gilles and Didier Robert de Vaugondy published "The Atlas Universel", one of the most important atlases of the 18th century. To produce the atlas, the Vaugondy's integrated older sources with more modern surveyed maps.In 1760, Didier Robert de Vaugondy was appointed geographer of the king Louis XV.Gilles often signed maps as "Robert, while Didier commonly signed his maps as "Robert de Vaugondy", or added "fils" or "filio" after his name. The Robert de Vaugondy family were descended from the Nicolas Sanson family. Condition: very good condition, handed colored, on strong paper with papermark. Edition: 18th century, from "Atlas Universel", c. 1755, ParisSize with margins: 67 x 51,2 cm / 26,3 x 20 inches If you buy more than one item, you have to pay just one shipping cost. WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUEDue to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you
Price: 450 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2025-01-27T13:55:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1700-1799
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Format: Atlas Map
Year: 1753
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: Middle East
