1780 – A. Basset – a la Haye

Title:           “Vue perspective du Buyten Hof, a la Haye“

Description:

Very decorative view of the Buitenhof in the Hague, the Netherlands.

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

Published by A Paris chez Basset rue St. Jacques a Ste. Genevieve after Rostin drawings, engraved by C. Bresse in Paris, 1780.

Publisher:               André Basset
Sheet size:              54,0 x 37,0 cm
Year:                         1780
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 1780 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity