"Carte Ancienne de la Suisse avec des Remarques Abregees sur les Divers Evenemens et Revolutions qui y sont Arrivees, et Particulierement Celles qui Ont Donne Lieu a Leur Liberte", Chatelain, Henry Abraham
A most attractive sheet containing a map of ancient Switzerland, plus six scenes of historical events in Switzerland. The legend of William Tell is illustrated in the panel at lower-left with the unlucky apple-topped boy unwillingly roped to the tree. The map measures 7.6 x 7.1".
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Condition: A
Attractive color on watermarked paper with a hint of toning along centerfold and a professionally repaired tear that enters 1/4" into vignette at bottom near centerfold.