Cotes de France- Departement du Pas de Callais
DESCRIPTION: Depot de la Marine copperplate engraved sea chart by La Bretonniere of the Pas de Calais region focused on the town of Calais and its near offshore waters. Sand banks, soundings, and coastal features are shown with fine detail. Top right of chart annotated with manuscript "16" in large letters.
Of special historical note on the chart are two items that reflect the French revolution: Date of " l'An I " and the Depot de la Marine stamp with "E.F." replacing the Fleur de Lis.
TITLE: Cotes de France: Departement du Pas de Callais depuis la Pte. D'Oye jusqu'a Ambleteuse D'apres les plans leves en 1776 par La Coudre La Bretonniere Lieut. De vaisseau et Mechain Astronome-Hydrographe de la Marine Publie par Ordre du Ministre au depot des Cartes et Plans de la Marine 1792 - l'An 1er.
BODY OF WATER: English Channel
CONDITION: Very Good
Strong impression on wove paper. Platemark evident across full engraving. Right edge a bit grubby and foxed but generally excellent inside the neatline with one or two very light brown spots. Moderate foxing on verso. Lower left corner slightly clipped.
COLORING: None
ENGRAVER: Grave par E. Collin
SIZE: 16
" x
23
"
PRICE: $275
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