Duchy of Bourbon France Ancien Regime 1697 engraved map Cherbourg-Octeville ** The type of wood-pulp

** The type of wood-pulp paper used by periodicals such as this in the late 19th century era is now somewhat delicate due to the acidic quality of the paper

Rhy 4001 20

Gilpin's "Machine" paper

Largest book measures:  10 3/4" H X 13 3/4" W

Scarce mid-18th century British periodical map

Duchy of Bourbon France Ancien Regime 1697 engraved map Cherbourg-Octeville ** The type of wood-pulpBorbonium Ducatus. (Europe, France, Ancien Regime, Bourbon). Issued 1697, Paris or Amsterdam. Late 17th century engraved map with lovely hand color. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet measures c. 10" H x 15 1 2" W. Engraved area measures c. 7 1 4" H x 10" W. [R22694].