Sanson, Nicolas. Carte Geographique Des Postes Qui Traversent La France Dedièe. Paris, 1632. lithograph although Deak surmised that the

although Deak surmised that the pre-Carrington Bowles state of the view existed

1790-1850) Still-life with a bouquet of flowers and a bird's nest with eggs Oil on canvasSigned and dated in lower left

One of only 7 known examples known

1802-1816Vellum size: 14 1/4 x 18 3/4 in

sold by Stuart & Turner) — its reason for survival

Sanson, Nicolas. Carte Geographique Des Postes Qui Traversent La France Dedièe. Paris, 1632. lithograph although Deak surmised that theSanson, 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