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A New and Exact Map of France
Corrected from the Observations made By the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris &c.
Amsterdam
[c.1710].
Engraved map on three sheets joined, contemporary hand-colour.
616 by 1032mm. (24.25 by 40.75 inches).
11375
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Large general map of France borderd with plans of the main harbours on either side.
The ports included are: Haver de Grave, St Malo, Brest, Port Louis, River Loyre, Rochell & Rochfort, Bordeaux, Bayonne, Marseilles, Toulon.
George Willdey (fl.1707-1737) had broad commercial interests; his shop was stocked with all manner of goods and commodities, many of which are listed and illustrated on this map, including snuff, clocks, globes, wallets, lanterns, a...
The ports included are: Haver de Grave, St Malo, Brest, Port Louis, River Loyre, Rochell & Rochfort, Bordeaux, Bayonne, Marseilles, Toulon.
George Willdey (fl.1707-1737) had broad commercial interests; his shop was stocked with all manner of goods and commodities, many of which are listed and illustrated on this map, including snuff, clocks, globes, wallets, lanterns, a...
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