This Antique Original Map, titled "Carte du Nouveau Continent", was surveyed under the supervision of Buffon by Robert de Vaugondy in 1749.

Gilles and Didier Robert de Vaugondy, a renowned father-and-son team of 18th-century French cartographers, created this hand-colored map showcasing North, Central, and South America. The map spans the continent's greatest diameter, from the Rio de la Plata to beyond the Lake of the Asiniboiles.

The Vaugondy family, descendants of the legendary Nicolas Sanson, inherited significant cartographic material that influenced their work. Didier was appointed as a geographer directly to Louis XV in the year 1760. The Vaugondys' most notable publication, Atlas Universel, was released in 1757, cementing their place in cartographic history. Owning this map offers a unique opportunity to acquire a tangible piece of the Vaugondy family's enduring legacy in the art of cartography, connecting you to a pivotal era in mapping history.

Key Features:

• Originally included in Atlas Universel, Portatif et Militaire (1749 edition), a highly regarded work that cemented the Vaugondys' legacy
• Hand-colored piece of Cartographic history from the renowned Vaugondy family
• Among the earliest attempts to depict the New World with precise geographical detail, leveraging knowledge from explorers and contemporary sources
• A rare and distinguished piece, offering a glimpse into the early mapping of the New World

Item Dimensions:

• Map Size: 9" H x 7" W
  
• Framed Size: 11.5" H x 10" W

Condition: Excellent antique condition, with minor age-related wear, no tears or rips to be found, and natural foxing. Extremely well preserved and consciously stored/framed.

Item Location: Collectors Crossroads - QM0096