Carte Générale de toutes les Routes de Postes d'Europe, Charles Picquet
Carte Générale de toutes les Routes de Postes d'Europe, Charles Picquet, details

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1835

Carte Générale de toutes les Routes de Postes d'Europe

$750.00
SKU: 1688

DESCRIPTION

This is a striking and gorgeous large folding map of Europe, established by the officers of the Polish army in 1835. The map shows some interesting history of Poland.

In 1815, the Grand Duchy of Varsovia was divided between Prussia and Russia. The portion acquired by Russia became the Kingdom of Poland (shown on the map as Roy-me De Pologne). The city of Cracovia (Kraków) was erected in the independent Republic of Cracovia (which lasted from 1815 to 1846), as can be seen on the map.

This map is dedicated to Lord Dudlay Stuart (1803-1854) who was a British politician, a prominent defender of the rights and interests of Poland.

FULL TITLE

Carte Générale de toutes les Routes de Postes d'Europe, dressée et publiée par des Officiers de l'état Major de l'Ancienne Armée Polonaise. Dédiée au défenseur des Droits et des Intéréts de la Pologne A Lord Dudlay Stuart

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

Charles Picquet, Géographe du ROI. Engraved by Arnoul, Lale & Dien

PUBLISHER

Charles Picquet

PUBLICATION

Rare publication dedicated to Lord Dudlay Stuart

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

52.75 X 37

CONDITION

Very fine with slight overall toning, some faint discoloration/stains from handling, rich outline color, on linen as issued. Rare in this condition. See photos for details.