World Geography system Old map Longitude Desnos 1761
Title: De La Longitude et de la Latitude.
Description: Geographic coordinate system Old antique map with the Double-hemisphere of the Earth, the Meridian and Equator and latitude and longitude lines all in a very decorative frame. Left and right full information in French about latitude and longitude lines.
(See also the info of the 1884 International Meridian Conference held in October 1884 in Washington, D.C., in the United States.)
Cartographer: Louis Brion de la Tour a French geographer and demographer. (1743-1810) His official title was "Geographer Engineer of the King."
His work was done in collaboration with Louis Charles Desnos (circa 1750-1790) bookseller and geographical engineer for globes and spheres of His Majesty Danish.
Origin: The luxe editions of Buy de Mornas and Charles Desnos Atlas Methodique et Elementaire de Goegraphie et l'Histoire.
16th -17th -18th-19th Century original maps & atlases & prints. We sell guaranteed Absolutely Original authentic Maps and Prints. A Certificate of Authenticity ( COA ) will be supplied on request. Original antique copperplate engravings, colored by hand.
Size: Sheet app.: 55 x 38.5 cm. 21.75 x 15.25 inches. Condition: Nice map in good condition, some light foxing at borders, verso blanco.