Bel et Utile: The Work of the Robert de Vaugondy Family of Mapmakers

Description

REFERENCE
8 coloured and 82 b/w illustrations
pp. 251; hardback with dj,
no. 723 of 750 copies [hand
numbered]
Published by Map Collector Publications, Herts
The 18th century was important period for the history of French
cartography with the accurate determination of longitude and the
mapping of France by triangulation. This work tells the story of the
De Vaugondy family who were prolific mapmakers
Includes a comprehensive catalogue of the family’s output of maps and atlases.
The definite bibliography of the Vaugondy Map Publishers