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Very rare map of the Eastern part of Provence from La Ciotat & Toulon to Nice.

Highly dercorative with large cartouches, many sailing vessels and compass roses. Detailed information on the coast and for some way inland.

The map is 2 sheets joined (of 3) being the eastern part and in fact containing all the decorative devices.

Some professional restoration and later expert colouring.

A very rare map in generally very good condition.

REF Pastoureau, Tassin IIA.30,31,32.

code : M4363

Cartographer : Nicolas Tassin

Date : 1634

Size : 52*73 cms

availability : Sold

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TASSIN, Nicolas

fl. 1633 - 1655

Tassin was appointed 'royal cartographer' at Dijon before setting up as an engraver in Paris where he issued various collections of small maps and plans of France, Switzerland, Germany and Spain.