1771 - A fine and rare original antique map titled: ' Carte des Gouvernment de Lorraine et D'Alsace '
Provenance:  Taken from "Atlas Moderne ou collection de Cartes sur toutes les parties du Glove Terrestre" by Jean Lattre.

Overall size of the map is 51cm x 39cm with large margins.

Condition is excellent with original and later hand colour and with central fold as issued and blank on verso.
This is a beautiful example of Rigobert Bonne's 1771 decorative map of the French winemaking regions of Alsace and Lorraine. Covers from Champagne east to Souabe, north to Luxembourg, and south to Switzerland.



This region, which traded hands several times between France and Germany, is known for its exceptional cuisine, wines, and unique culture. Alsace is known for its fine white wines and along with Austria and Germany, this region produces the world's most desirable dry Rieslings. This mountainous area of the Alsace wine region and is known for its production of both Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. The region surrounding Strasbourg on the west bank of the Rhine River is known for producing Munster cheese. 

A beautifully engraved title cartouche adorns the lower right quadrant.