Rigobert Bonne 1779 Atlas Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre 50 maps

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Rigobert Bonne (1727–1795) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773 Bonne succeeded Jacques Nicolas Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Working in his official capacity, Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne’s work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic. With regard to the rendering of terrain Bonne maps bear many stylistic similarities to those of his predecessor, Bellin. While mostly focusing on coastal regions, the work of Bonne is highly regarded for its detail, historical importance, and overall aesthetic appeal. You are bidding on his Atlas, Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre, Dresse pour L'Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens et du Commerce des Europeens dans les Deux Indes. Very nice atlas containing 50 two page maps measuring 49 measure 13 3/4 x 9 7/8 and the World Hemispheres map measures 18 x 9 7/8. Awesome Atlas would be ashame to break it up. Please see the pictures feel free to ask any questions. Beautifully hand colored maps in this atlas there is a note 1779 Paris inside the front cover. read more

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