Map of Paris
Artist: Louis Bretez (French, died 1738)
Publisher: [s.n.]
Unknown Role: (Engraver) Claude Lucas (French, 18th century)
Date: 1734-1739
Dimensions:
page: 21 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (54.6 x 44.4 cm)
Medium: book with engravings
Place of Origin: Paris
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Mrs. George W. Stevens Fund
Object number: 2000.59
DescriptionOne volume containing the complete suite of 20 large double-page engraved panoramic plates and 1 double-page engraved contents leaf (as well as notes by Louis Bretez). Plates 18 and 19 are printed together on folded sheets with title information in a central crest. Large double folio bound in original French red morocco, gilt outer borders, covers bearing the gilt armorial device of the city of Paris, gilt fleurs-de-lis in spine compartments.
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