Gallia Narbonensis Lugdunensis et Aqvitania
[Gaul's Narbonne, Lugdunensis, and Aquitaine]
London: KNAPTON, John & Paul, 1747
Size (neatline): 30.4 x 20.4 cm / 12.0 x 8.0 in
Size (sheet): 39.3 x 25.4 cm / 15.5 x 10.0 in
Technique: Copper engraving
Colour: Hand coloured
Verso: Blank
Condition: Very good
A scarce map of ancient France by Seale
Description
This beautiful map of part of Gaul was prepared by Richard William Seale.
Gaul was an ancient region in Western Europe, controlled for a long time by the Romans, before falling to the Franks, and eventually morphing into the Kingdom of France, though then occupying a smaller territory.
The map shows the Gaul provinces of Narbonne, Lugdunensis (with its capital Lugdunum, i.e. Lyon), and Aquitaine, extending across present-day France and parts of Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. It features pictorial representation of relief, vegetation, towns, and cities, with countless placenames provided.
At bottom left, there is a simple title cartouche.
Engraved by Seale.
An attractive depiction of part of Western Europe as it was known about 2,000 years ago.
Publication
Geographia antiqua : being a complete sett of maps, of antient geography, beautifully engraved from Cellarius [1747]
Note: Image shows pagination annotation (Tab. IV.) in top right corner.
Condition
Very good.
Issued folding. Beautiful, delicate colouring throughout, including to cartouche. Minor creasing in corners. One faint stain near centre left.
Item #: 00903
US $200.00