Title: “GENEVE ville capitale d’une Republique de meme nom Situce a l’extremite dun Lac a 46. degrez de latitude, et 27. degrez 40 minutee de Longitude.” Description: Very decorative plan of the fortified city of Geneva, Switzerland. It illustrates Geneva at the extremity of Lake Geneva (Lac Leman), showing the city’s defenses, including both existing bastions and projected fortifications marked with a cross that were never actually built. The map is adorned with multiple ornamental cartouches, including one featuring two cherubs holding a coat of arms. The engraving comes from the Nicolas de Fer atlas “Les Forces de l’Europe, ou Description des principales villes, avec leurs fortifications.” engraved by Herman van Loon, published in Paris, 1693. Cartographer: Nicolas de Fer (1646 – 1720) Sheet size: 34,0 x 29,7 cm Year: 1693 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Good, original condition. This is an original antique map published in 1693 and NOT a modern copy or reprint On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
