1790 Gers Department Map by Houdon

Description

Department of Gers decreed on January 28, 1790 by the National Assembly. Paris, P.G. Chanlaire and Widow Dumez, engraved by Houdon, 590 x 860 mm (edge to edge). First printed map of the Gers department, engraved by François d'Houdan for the Atlas National de France, divided into 5 arrondissements or sub-prefectures, and 29 cantons or justices of the peace. Auch, the department's prefecture, sub-prefecture towns, main communes of the cantons... Scale of 20,000 toises and 40,000 meters, on laid paper untrimmed, minor tears, marginal stains, slight heat damage at the edge of the department on the commune of Sauveterre (5 mm). Fine object, well preserved.