1747 La Feuille Map of Liege, Belgium ( Leodiensis)

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Title:    Dioecesis Leodiensis Accurata Tabula.

Description:    A stunning map of Leodiensis or the vicinity of Liege, Belgium first drawn by Daniel de la Feuille in 1706. Depicts from Hoey in the west eastward as far as Peer, southward as far as Dalem and northwards as far as Tienen. Latin title cartouche in the upper left quadrant features baroque decorations and an armorial crest. Dutch titlearea at bottom center. This is Paul de la Feuille’s 1747 reissue of his father Daniel’s 1706 map. Prepared for issue as plate no. 39 in J. Ratelband’s 1747 Geographisch-Toneel.

Date:    1747 (undated)

Source:    Geographisch-Toneel Of uitgezochte Kaarten, Tot gemak der Officieren, Reisigers en Liefhebbers; Behelsende alle de generale Kaarten ..., (1747 J. Ratelband issue.)

Cartographer:    Daniel de La Feuille (1640 - 1709) was born of Huguenot stock in Sedan (L'Ardennes), France. There he was apprenticed as a watchmaker. In 1663 he married Charlette Marlet, the daughter of a local carpenter. Twenty years later, in 1683, facing religious prosecution of Huguenots in France, the family fled to Amsterdam. By 1686 Daniel had become a burgher (citizen) of the city and established himself as a engraver, publisher, and art dealer. Not long after, in 1691, he was admitted into the Booksellers Guild. Though we are primarily concerned with his cartographic work here, his masterpiece is considered to be Devises et emblems, a collection of symbols and designs mostly likely intended as templates for silversmiths, engravers, and watchmakers. His cartographic work includes numerous individual maps and atlases, many of which continued to be published and republished well after his death in 1709. He was succeeded by his sons Jacob de la Feuille (1668 - 1719) and Paul de La Feuille (1688 - 1727). Click here for a list of rare maps from Daniel de La Feuille.

Cartographer:    Johannes Ratelband was a European map publisher based in Amsterdam. Ratelband is a rather obscure fellow, but is known to have published a series of European maps and views in association with the La Feuille family. Click here for a list of rare maps from Johannes Ratelband.

Size:   Printed area measures 10.25 x 7 inches (26.035 x 17.78 centimeters)

Condition:    Very good condition. Minor discoloration and wear along original foldlines. Original platemark visible.

Code:   Leodiensis-lafeuille-1747 (Necessary for phone inquiries: 646-320-8650)