1765 Tardieu Large Antique Map A Plan of the City of Rome

Cartographer :Pierre Francois Tardieu

Description:
This large beautifully hand coloured original antique & contemporary (mid 18th century) map of the city of Rome was engraved by Charles Dubuisson and published by the famous French publisher Pierre Francois Tardieu (famous for publishing Diderots Encyclopedie in 1779) in 1765.

An extremely detailed map of Rome with an extensive legend of 170 buildings, landmarks and places of interest within the walls of the city. A truly spectacular map. (Ref: M&B;Tooley)

General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Light & stable
Paper color: - White
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Paper size: - 22in x 16 1/2in (560mm x 420mm)
Paper size: - 18in x 13 1/2in (460mm x 340mm)
Margins: - Min 1in (25mm)

Imperfections:
Margins: - None
Plate area: - None
Verso: - None

$650.00