Title of the map: 

"Carte de l'Etat de la Cour Imperiale et des Etats Hereditaires de la Maison d'Autriche avec leurs diverses Chanceleries".

Large antique copper engraved map of the Habsburg Empire, by Henri Abraham CHATELAIN (1684-1743) and Nicolas Gueudeville.  

The map covers regions that include most of Austria and extending to the northern tip of the Gulf of Venice. It features two inset maps highlighting principal Habsburg regions, along with armorial crests and a small perspective view.

This map is set within the historical context of the Habsburg Empire, a significant political and cultural entity in Europe during the 18th century. The empire was known for its complex administrative structure, which is reflected in the map's detailed depiction of regional chancelleries. The inclusion of armorial crests underscores the importance of heraldry and lineage, vital aspects of European aristocracy at the time.

Henri Abraham Chatelain (1684-1743) was a parisian Huguenot pastor. His famous work is the "Atlas Historique", published in seven volumes. Originally published in Amsterdam between 1705 and 1720 by L'Honoré et Châtelain, L'Atlas Historique was corrected, increased and republished until 1739, the date of the fourth and last edition. This encyclopedic work explains the history and the genealogy of the continents, with the geography, cosmography, topography, heraldry, and ethnography. The text is from Nicolas Gueudeville, a French geographer. Henri Chatelain represents the golden age of French cartography.

Edition : Amsterdam, 1720, 18th century

Condition : very good condition, well engraved, in colors.

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A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request.

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Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you.