740 x 660 in two sheets joined, in good early wash colour, a small hole upper left professionally repaired, otherwise in good condition.
A very fine rare map of the region of La Rochelle published in 1704. Above and below the title cartouche are two vignette views of La Rochelle and Rochefort. Jean Baptiste Nolin (1657-1708) was a geographer, engraver and publisher on the Rue St. Jacques in Paris. The map is dedicated to Monsieur Begon, a counsellor to the King. With a detailed plan and view of the Tower of Cordouan lower left and an architectural cutting above. Pastoureau (1984) p. 357 (this map not listed).
