Description: 18th century city plan of Toulon France, with fortifications. The map is copperplate engraved and hand colored.
Map maker: Matthäus Merian der Altere (Basel, 22 September 1593 - Bad Schwalbach, 19 June 1650) In 1623 Merian took over the publishing house of his father-in-law after de Bry's death. In 1626 he became a citizen of Frankfurt and could henceforth work as an independent publisher. He spent most of his working life in Frankfurt.
Sheet app.: Image app.: 16 x 12 cm. 6.25 x 4.75 inches. Good margins. Condition: View overall very good.