an old map of the british empire showing the extent of the british empirean old map of a city with a red line running through itan old map of a city with a red line on it
Me Eric Caudron

65 - (ILE DE FRANCE-OISE-75-60) Louis DENIS (1725–1794) – “The Ro…
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Estimate €100 - €150
Description
(ILE DE FRANCE-OISE-75-60) Louis DENIS (1725–1794) – “The Road from Paris to Beauvais...” - 18th century. Engraving enhanced with watercolour on laid paper by Louis Denis in 1776, published in his famous collection of maps entitled *Le Conducteur français*. Engraved by Chalmandrier. The map provides a detailed indication of the terrain (difficult stretches), the presence of forests (prone to attacks by highwaymen), the condition of the cobblestones and the exact location of the milestone markers. (175 x 425 mm) – Condition A–. Map with a tear. Folding creases from the printing process.
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About the sale Engravings & drawings: old and modern masters
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Auction time 09/23/2026 at 1:00 PM
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