57 - [Burgundy]. CASSINI DE THURY. SEGUIN, Jean.

[Burgundy]. CASSINI DE THURY. SEGUIN, Jean. Detailed Map of the Duchy of Burgundy, surveyed geometrically by order of the provincial general representatives, pursuant to the decree of the Estates of 1751, divided by dioceses, bailiwicks, and subdelegations [n.p.], 1763. Folio (68 x 49 cm), map engraved in black on copper on 15 plates, followed by 4 additional maps. 19th-century green half-sow-skin binding, smooth spine, large burgundy sheepskin title label with gilt lettering and gilt fillet framing on the upper cover, covers of green and burgundy marbled paper imitating glue-bound paper, title label on the spine (a few minor lateral restorations on certain folios, nothing serious; spine rubbed and torn at the top; lower right corner heavily worn). A magnificent and large decorative wall map of Burgundy by Cassini, engraved in black on thick laid paper in the original format. This atlas of the province of Burgundy is the most accomplished topographical representation of its time. Complete set of 15 sheets mounted on tabs, including 10 folded in plano and 5 in folio. A map of its time, as originally published. Precise surveys were conducted in the field at the request of the Estates of Burgundy, using the Cassini method. It was drawn up by Seguin, an engineer to the king; the decorative elements of the frame and cartouches were engraved based on drawings by Galey, inspector of the King’s Buildings, and the engraving was executed by Bourgoin. Large engraved cartouches, one of which frames a map of Dijon. The map of Burgundy is followed by four sheets from Cassini’s General Map of France: No. 84 [Autun], No. 85 [Chalon-sur-Saône], No. 15 [Dole–Auxonne], No. 116 [Tournus–Lons-le-Saunier].