Lorraine France Verdun Neuchtel Soldiers Flags 1719 Mallet Hand Color Mini Map Other

Lorraine.(Old Prints, 18th Century Prints, Mallet Prints, France, Lorraine, Verdun, Neuchâtel, Soldiers, Flags). Issued 1719, Frankfurt, for A. M. Mallet. Charming 18th century copper engraved map with lovely hand color. Splendid vignette title features two military figures and a row of banners. A superior visual example. The image has a near folk-art feel, a style unique to this historical era. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this reason. Mostly clean and well preserved example, the image displays a pleasing age patina. Sheet measures c. 7 7/8" H x 5 7/8" W. Printed area measures c. 5 1/2" H x 4" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3, pp. 196.[B12410].