18th century separate-issue plan of La Rochelle

BEAURAIN, Jean de.

Carte Topographique des Environs de La Rochelle.
Paris, Jean Chevalier de Beaurain, 1758. 510 x 605mm.

A very detailed chart of La Rochelle, also mapping the land in the environs. La Rochelle importance as a sea port made it a possible target for the British during the Seven Years' War (1756-63), and Beaurain was commissioned to map the area to aid its defence.


Stock ID : 19576