$750
Description
This rare map from De Fer, who had a reputation for artistic license rather than accuracy, showing California as an island.
Strong impression, wide margins
Year1702
Item#425
ConditionG
DESCRIBING A MAP’S CONDITION IS HIGHLY SUBJECTIVE. ART POST USES A RATING SYSTEM COMMON TO MAP DEALERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD:
- Very Fine (VF) – Map is clean and bright with a strong image.
- Fine (F) – Map generally has a clean, sharp image. Flaws and repairs are noted.
- Very Good (VG) – Map has no significant imperfections, though paper quality and margin size may vary. Minor flaws such as wormholes, age toning, or a centerfold separation not affecting the image may be present.
- Good (G) – Map bears noticeable imperfections but remains in collectible condition. Foxing, a weak map image, and/or a wide centerfold separation are described.
All maps sold by Art Post are in collectable condition.
Size 9" x 13"
RegionWorld
Bio
French cartographer, geographer, engraver and publisher Nicholas De Fer (1646-1720) took over the business begun by his father Antoine De Fer. Nicholas was a prolific producer of over 600 sheet maps, wall maps and atlases. His maps were prized for their decorative qualities rather than the accuracy of their geography. None the less, his reputation grew culminating in his appointment as Geographer to the King. Among his works are several atlases: France Triomphante in 1693, Forces de L’Europe 1696, Atlas Curieux 1705 and Atlas Royal.
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