1783 – J.B. Nolin – Rose des Vents

Title:                 “”​
​
Description:
Very rare engraving of showing phases of the moon, compass with wind rose, the sun eclipses, moon eclipses and dusk.

Comes from rarely seen Jean-Baptiste Nolin atlas “Atlas Général a l’usage des colleges et maisons d’education pour l’intelligence de l’histoire ancienne et moderne, accordés aux observations de l’Accadémie Rle. des sciences suivant les dernieres Memories de . J.B. Nolin …” published by Mondhare in Paris , 1783.

Cartographer:     Jean-Baptiste Nolin (1657–1708)

Leaf size:                  29,2 x 23,7 cm

Year:                       1783

Technique:             copper engraving

Condition:
Very good, original condition. Watermarked paper and contemporary hand coloring.

This is an original antique map published circa 1783 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity