1770 – J. F. Daumont – Petersbourg

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