Sanson, Nicolas. Carte Geographique Des Postes Qui Traversent La France Dedièe. Paris, 1632. lithograph Although only one original drawing

Although only one original drawing by Le Moyne of an American subject is known today -- the depiction of  Athore showing Laudonniere the Marker Column set up by Ribault

sold by Stuart & Turner) — its reason for survival

Fascinated by hydrography

Walnut: white cedar drawer bottoms and case back board

The map is famous and sought after however for its decoration

Sanson, Nicolas. Carte Geographique Des Postes Qui Traversent La France Dedièe. Paris, 1632. lithograph Although only one original drawingSanson, Nicolas Carte Geographique Des Postes Qui Traversent La France Dedie Paris, 1632 Double page engraved map 17" x 23" This significant 17th century map by Nicolas Sanson charts the postal routes of France, offering one of the earliest systematic depictions of the kingdom's communication infrastructure. Produced at a time when France was solidifying its centralized power under the Bourbon monarchy, the map highlights the critical role of postal