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Vaugundy and Huntington Collections of World Maps and More Woodcuts, 1772–1858
Item Details
| Medium on Ground | Hand-colored engraving on paper; engraving on paper |
| Geographical Area | World |
| Period | Late 18th/ Early 19th Century |
| Date | Vaugundy maps date to 1772; Huntington maps date to 1830 |
| Artist (Nationality, Lifespan) | After Robert de Vaugundy (French, late 18th century); After H. & F.J. Huntington (Connecticut, early 19th century) |
| Title | Vaugundy maps of North America; Huntington hand-colored world maps in bound collection |
| Signature | Unsigned |
| Portfolio and/or Book | Vaugundy maps from Diderot’s Encyclopédie |
| Place of Publication | Paris, Connecticut |
| Language | French, English |
| Map Type | World Atlas |
| Inscriptions – Front and/or Verso | Numbered 9 to upper left Inscribed illegibly to folio cover |
| Additional Information | Wood Cuts from Irving’s Washington’s Proofs printer’s proofs from Irving’s Life of Washington, mid- to late 19th century; Unknown printer after various artists from Irving’s Life of Washington book (mid- to late 19th century) |
Condition
- uneven toning, foxing, acute areas of discoloration from aging, and water damage throughout; embrittlement and must aroma to sheets; tears and creases to edges; failing of binding to Huntington collection; centerfolds to Vaugundy collection; handling wear throughout.
Dimensions
17.5" W x 15.5" H x 0.1" D
- measures largest sheets (Vaugundy collection).
Item #
ITMGQ63498
