Cartographer: Jean Palairet (French, 1697-1774). Engraver: John Gibson (British, active 1750-1792). Publisher: P. Gosse. "Carte de Hongrie" 1755. Place of Publication: London, England. An 18th century copperplate engraved map by French cartographer Jean Palairet published in "Atlas Methodique" (1755) in London by British cartographer John Gibson. The map is beautifully hand colored and presents with a central fold mark and a lovely cartouche adorned by a decorative border of floral and tendril motifs surrounding the title "CARTE DE HONGRIE / 1755". Size of map: 18" L x 21.5" W (45.7 cm x 54.6 cm) Size of matte: 25.75" L x 29.25" W (65.4 cm x 74.3 cm)

According to Barry Lawrence Ruderman, "Jean Palairet (1697-1774) was a mapmaker and teacher. He was born in Montauban, France, but emigrated to England as a young man. He worked as an agent for the French States General and as the French tutor to the children of George II. Later, he served as the Agent to the Dutch States-General in London. He wrote works on orthography and French grammar, as well as published a geography primer, a teaching atlas, and his more famous map of the colonies with an accompanying pamphlet."

Provenance: private Lucille Lucas collection, Crested Butte, Colorado, USA

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#134003

Map is set in a matte, but could possibly be carefully removed from the matte. This said the upper section is tightly secured within. Expected toning and stains commensurate with age. Some losses to peripheries. Nice hand coloring and strong plate mark and center fold. Minor two inch separation at lower end of center fold. Faint impression of map that was on previous page of atlas is visible.