1780 – A. Basset – d’Espagne

Title:           “Vue du Chateau de St. Ildephonse, prise en fasce des appartements du Roy d’Espagne.“

Description:

Very decorative view of the Castle of San Idelfonso in Segoviak, Spain.

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:              53,8 x 36,7 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