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131 - GUENARD, Jacques. New Map of the Mediterranean Sea – 1706–17…
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Estimate €600 - €800
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Description
GUENARD, Jacques. New Map of the Mediterranean Sea – 1706–1709. Three maps (one of which is in two parts), engraved in black (80 or 85 cm x 56 cm), each with a fold-out flap, mounted on card stock and bound together. Cover rubbed with some water stains, several water stains on the maps and a few small, scattered tears or slits, including a significant one in the centre of the first map (26 cm), partial separation between the sheets mounted together to form the pages, and the central fold of the Aegean Sea map is worn with tears. Extremely rare, these nautical charts by the Marseille-based geographer Jacques Guenard form a four-part stapled booklet covering the entire Mediterranean: from the Azores to Oran and the mouth of the Gironde (1706), from Tangier to the Ionian Islands (1709) and from the island of Elba and Tunis to the Syrian coast (ibid.). The final map details the Aegean Sea, stretching from Thrace to the north of Crete (1708). In addition to the numerous compasses surmounted by a fleur-de-lis that punctuate the maps, we are particularly struck by the first two impressive cartouches adorned with nymphs, ancient sea deities and monstrous fish. A rare copy.
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About the sale Collectors’ books for sale – First editions – Illustrated editions – Varia IV
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Auction time 11/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
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