Rare Engraving Marine Map Of The Arcachon Basin - No. 42 - Ep. 18th

RARE NAVY CHART of the ARCACHON BASIN - No. 42 - PILA BASIN - CAZAUX - ETANG DE CAZAUX - ETANG DE GAST - SAINT TROSSEE - ORILLAN - MIMISAN - ORVIGNAC - SAINT GIRON - Ep. 18th Original proof made in 1757 by Georges Louis The RED cartographer. Taken from the “Recueil des Cotes Maritimes de France” published by Desnos. With the half fleur-de-lys indicating the North, the depth of the waters near the rocks, the woods, the watercourses, the reliefs... Particularly detailed coastal survey, on the scale of 2 half-leagues, carried out by George the Red, military engineer of fortifications and geographer to King Louis XV. He was also military engineer to the Count of Clermont, engraver, publisher and print dealer. Beautiful hand watercolor colors. Maps and especially nautical charts on the Arcachon basin are VERY RARE. Dimension(s): Framing: High. 37.5 cm – Length. 48.7 cm - Width. Baguette: 2.5 cm, Condition: PERFECT CONDITION, Period: 18th century, Framing: CURRENT - Turquoise blue fillet - Old gold beveled fillet - Marie-Louise in ecru wild silk - Wooden baguette, water gilding in aged gold, All the engravings are accompanied by a CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY with photo and description of the engraving. PAYMENT and TRANSPORT PAYMENTS ACCEPTED via PAYPAL / LYDIA / CB by VAD (distance selling) or by CHECK PACKAGES WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 3 DAYS. COMBINED SHIPPING POSSIBLE IF MULTIPLE ITEMS PURCHASED.