1770 – J. F. Daumont – rue de la Feronnerie

Title:           “Vue Perspective des Illuminations de la rue de la Feronnerie du côté de la rue St. Denis a Paris à l’occasion de l’heureuse / Convalescence de Sa Majesté en 1745“

Description:

Very decorative view of the illuminations of the street Feronnerie on the St Denis side in Paris on the occasion of the happy Convalescence of His Majesty in 1745, France.

Engraving was made for viewing in a zograscope, called Optical print or Vue’ d’Optique or Guckkastenblatt.

Published by Jean François Daumont after Laurent Pierrein Lahaussee drawings, Paris, 1770.

Publisher:             Jean François Daumont (1717-1768)
Sheet size:              52,0 x 34,0 cm
Year:                         1770
Technique:             copper engraving

Condition:
Good, original condition. Contemporary hand coloring. Few small marginal splits and losses along the edges. General age-related toning and occasional minor defects from handling.

This is an original antique map published in 1770 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity