1770 – J. F. Daumont – Seville

Title:           “Vue Perspective de la Bouvre de Seville et de la Gde Rue.“

Description:

Very decorative view of the Seville, Spain.

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, engraved by Balth Frederic Leizelt in Paris, 1770.

Publisher:             Jean François Daumont (1717-1768)
Sheet size:              51,5 x 35,0 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