1784 Du Bocage Large Antique Map of The Battle of Platea City, Plataea Boeotia

Description: contact usebay profileebay store Essai sur la Bataille de Platee...1784 Cartographer : - Barbie du Bocage, Jean Denis 1760 - 1825 Date: - 1784 Size: - 15 3/4in x 9 1/2in (400mm x 240mm)Ref#: - 16469Condition: - (A+) Fine Condition Description: This original copper plate engraved antique map or plan of the Battle of Platea, Greece near the city of Plataea in Boeotia, was engraved in 1784 - dated - and was published by Jean Denis Barbie du Bocage in his Voyage Anacharsis (The Travels of Anacharsis the Younger in Greece) published between 1781 - 1788. Voyage Anacharsis is an illustrative account of the travels of Anacharsis the Younger in Greece, during the middle of the fourth century before the Christian era. General Definitions: Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable Paper color : - off white Age of map color: - Colors used: - General color appearance: - Paper size: - 15 3/4in x 9 1/2in (400mm x 240mm) Plate size: - 14 1/2in x 9in (360mm x 230mm) Margins: - Min 1/2in (12mm) Imperfections: Margins: - None Plate area: - Folds as issued Verso: - NoneBackground: Barbie du Bocage, Jean Denis 1760 - 1825 Jean-Guillaume Barbie du Bocage 1795 - 1848 Father and son both French cartographers and cosmographers active in Paris during late 18th and early 19th centuries. The elder Barbie du Bocage, was trained as a cartographer and engraver in the workshops of map-making legend J. B. B. d Anville. At some point Jean Denis held the post of Royal Librarian of France and it was through is associations with d Anville that the d Anville collection of nearly 9000 maps was acquired by French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The younger Barbie du Bocage acquired a position shortly afterwards at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, in time, became its head, with the title of Geographe du Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres. (Ref: Tooley; M&B) What is an Antique Map The word Antique in the traditional sense refers to an item that is more than a hundred years old. In the past maps were sold in two forms, as a single sheet (broadsheet) or bound in an atlas or book. The majority of antique maps for sale today come from books or atlases and have survived due to the protection offered by the hardback covers. When considering a purchase The first thing to determine when staring a collection or purchasing an item, is what is important to you. Most collectors prefer to build their collections around a theme. You may decide to collect maps from one region or country, charting its development through time. Similarly you could collect maps of one particular period in time, by type (i.e. sea or celestial charts) or by cartographer. The collector might also want to consider the theme of cartographical misconceptions such as California as an island or Australia as Terra Australis or the Great Southern Land. The subject is so wide that any would-be-collector has almost endless possibilities to find his own little niche within the field, and thereby build a rewarding collection. Starting a collection & pricing Pricing is based on a number of different factors, the most important of which is regional. In any series of maps the most valuable are usually the World Map and the America/North America. The World because it is usually the most decorative and America because it has the strongest regional market. Other factors that come into play re: price is rarity, age, size, historical importance, decorative value (colour) and overall condition and quality of paper it is printed on. As specialised dealers, we frequently work with first time map buyers who are just starting their collection. Guiding new collectors on their first antique map purchase and helping new collectors to focus their interests is one of the most rewarding aspects of being an rare map dealer. So please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help with any questions you may have. Payment, Shipping & Return Options Please click on the "Shipping and Payments" Tab above for shipping, payment and return details About US Classical Images was founded 1998 and has built an excellent reputation for supplying high quality original antiquarian maps, historical atlases, antique books and prints. We carry an extensive inventory of antiquarian collectibles from the 15th to 19th century. Our collection typically includes rare books and decorative antique maps and prints by renowned cartographers, authors and engravers. Specific items not listed may be sourced on request. Classical Images adheres to the Codes of Ethics outlined by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA). We are a primarily an online based enterprise, however our inventory may be viewed by appointment. Please call or email to arrange a viewing.

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