This detailed engraved map is titled "Map of the Island of Madagascar" and is a historical representation of the island formerly known as Saint-Laurent. The map, from Abbé Prévost’s Histoire générale des voyages, includes extensive coastal detail, a network of rivers, and interior mountainous regions. A compass rose and a scale in French and English marine leagues are also visible. This chart is a prime example of the geographical illustrations used in 18th-century travel compilations to provide readers with a visual record of newly explored regions.

Abbé Antoine François Prévost was a French novelist and historian, best known for his novel Manon Lescaut. His most ambitious work was the monumental Histoire générale des voyages, which compiled and edited reports from global explorations. The work was highly influential, serving as a comprehensive source of information on geography, ethnography, and natural history for a wide European audience.

Artist or Maker: Abbé Antoine François Prévost

Dimensions: Approximately 25 x 18 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: c. 1750

Condition Report:

This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Värdering	400 - 600 SEK
Köparprovision (inkl. moms)	24.4%
Slagavgift (inkl. moms)	6 SEK

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4 Abbé Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763) – Map of the Island of Madagascar – Engraving (c. 1750)