Description: Lion, Antique maps of France by Nicolas de Fer 1705Title: Lion, ville très considérable du royaume de France... Par N de Fer 1705.Original antique 18th century map of Lion France, full of details with fortifications, port, walled town and surrended area. De map is hand colored and full of details.Mapmaker: Nicolas de Fer (1646-1720) was a notable French cartographer and geographer who lived during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was renowned for his detailed maps, including the map of Lion. Lion was indeed a considerable city during that time.The map of Lion, along with many others, was likely published in one of de Fer's atlases. De Fer produced several atlases during his career, including "Les Côtes de France" (The Coasts of France) and "Les Forces de l'Europe" (The Forces of Europe). Origin: L'Atlas Curieux ou le Monde représente dans des Cartes Générales et particulières du Ciel et de la terre Divisée tant en ses quatre Principales Parties que par Estats et provinces ... par N. de Fer. The city of Lion was a crucial gateway during the 17th -18th centuries for silk production, a cornerstone of its success. Merchants traded a variety of goods, including textiles, spices, wine, olive oil, and luxury items such as silk and porcelain. Lion's trade network stretched throughout the Mediterranean and beyond, connecting it with ports in North Africa and the Middle Easts.Size sheet: 15 x 11 inches. 38 x 27 cm. Image: 13.25 x 8.5 inches. 30 x 22.5 cm. Condition Very Good. • Paper: Bright and clean with centrefold and no significant tears or creases. • Image: Sharp engraved lines, full hand coloring with title box.The MAPamdMAPs Team. MapandMaps. For the complete Map and Print collection see our online site. MapandMaps Cartography of the World. Always real antique maps - Always original - Never reproductions. Europe buyers; we accept payment in Euro.
Price: 285 USD
Location: Europe
End Time: 2025-01-04T21:44:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1700-1799
Type: City Map
Format: Atlas Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1705
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Nicholas de Fer (1646 – 1720)
City: Lion
Country/Region: France
