Robert de Vaugondy’s Map of the Papal States, Tuscany & Corsica

Etat de l’Eglise, Grand Duché de Toscane, et Isle de Corse

This is a later state of Robert de Vaugondy’s map of the Papal States, Tuscany and Corsica. The original date (1750) and privilege (a sort of early forerunner of copyright) have been burnished from the plate.

Condition & Materials

Copper engraving, 50 x 63 cm, original hand colour in outline, blank verso.

References

Pedley, Bel et Utile: the Work of the Robert de Vaugondy Family of Mapmakers, 356.