1777 – J. F. Chereau – Normandie

Title:           “Bassin des Fees proche le Chateau Gaillard, appartenant augrand Duc de Normandie“

Description:

Very decorative view of the basin of the fairies close the Gaillard Castle, owned by Grand Duke of Normandy, France.

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

Published by Jacques François Chéreau in Paris, 1777.

Publisher:             Jacques François Chéreau
Sheet size:              54,3 x 37,0 cm
Year:                         1777
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 1777 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity