Book Description

Map of Jersey with part of the coast of Normandy by Cassini. published by Picquet, Geographer to the King, Paris circa 1760. On folding linen in 21 sections, size 93 by 60 cm. Scale approximately 2,000 metres to the inch. Heights shown by shading or hachuring. Jersey is termed Isle de Gersey. Towns, villages and smaller settlements including manor houses all appear on the map. St.Helier castle is also shown, along with other defences, churches, sandbanks and rocks. The map includes the coast of Normandy from Barneville south to Coutances. Uncoloured. Some age toning and foxing and with folds strengthened to reverse with clear archival quality tape..
Author Cassini
Date 1760
Publisher Picquet
Illustrator Cassini
Condition Good

Price: £220.00

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