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Map The Kingdom of France is represented under the form of a ship.

About this Item

Title

  • The Kingdom of France is represented under the form of a ship.

Created / Published

  • [London : s.n.], 1796.

Headings

  • -  France--Maps, Pictorial--Early works to 1800
  • -  France--Administrative and political divisions--Maps--Early works to 1800
  • -  France--History--Revolution, 1789-1799
  • -  France

Notes

  • -  Cartoon map showing monarchical France in the form of a sailing ship at sea.
  • -  Relief shown pictorially.
  • -  Also shows administrative divisions (departments).
  • -  Text, calendar, and map names in English. Index of departments in French.
  • -  Title from first sentence of text at lower left.
  • -  "Published as the act directs, June 28th 1796, by the author, no. 49 Great Portland Street."
  • -  Paris meridian.
  • -  Watermark: 1794 J. Whatman.
  • -  Includes text, index of departments, and extensive calendar of "Events of Paris from the beginning of the Revolution" thru Dec. 1795 in right and left margins.
  • -  LC copy torn, taped, and missing lower right corner of calendar of events.
  • -  Vault
  • -  Acquisitions control no. 91-13

Medium

  • 1 map : hand col. ; 43 x 44 cm., on sheet 68 x 101 cm.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • G5831.A5 1795 .K5

Repository

  • Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 91680104

Online Format

  • image

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