Title: “Area Magna Petropolitana La Grande Place de Petersbourg“ Description: Very decorative view of the new Palace Square in St. Petersburg, Russia. Engraving was made for viewing in a zograscope, called Optical print or Vue’ d’Optique or Guckkastenblatt. Published by Jean François Daumont after Laurent Pierrein Lahaussee drawings, Paris, 1770. Publisher: Jean François Daumont (1717-1768) Sheet size: 51,0 x 37,3 cm Year: 1770 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Good, original condition. Contemporary hand coloring. Few small marginal splits and losses along the edges. General age-related toning and occasional minor defects from handling. This is an original antique map published in 1770 and NOT a modern copy or reprint On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
