Africa L. C. Desnos / M. Brion, 1766, L'Afrique Dressée pour L'etude de la Géographie
Folio size map, made by Brion de la Tour, of Africa.
The map is printed in a decorative frame and in orginal coloring.
Dated 1766, published in ´Atlas général, civil et ecclésiastique, méthodique et élémentaire pour l'étude de la géographie et de l'histoire / Chez le sieur Desnos à Paris, 1767
Louis Brion De La Tour (fl 1756-1803)
Beyond the fact that Brion was an engineer by profession and held the post of Ingenieur-Geographe du Roi, little is known of his career. He published a wide range of statistical works and a number of atlases, published by the well known French mapmaker Louis Charles Desnos (1725-1805).
Excellent condition. One small brown spot, otherwise perfect. Thick paper. Clear print. Original coloring. Ample margins. Reverse side blank.
Image 35x39cm, sheet 40x52,5