Titelpagina voor het tweede deel van het prentwerk: Les costes de France et d'Espagne, ca. 1702 by Pieter (I) Mortier

Titelpagina voor het tweede deel van het prentwerk: Les costes de France et d'Espagne, ca. 1702 1702 - 1703

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aged paper

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hand-lettering

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hand drawn type

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hand-drawn typeface

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fading type

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stylized text

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thick font

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handwritten font

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golden font

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This title page, created by Dutch cartographer Pieter Mortier in 1702-1703, is the second part of the *Les costes de France et d’Espagne* series. This series of maps was commissioned by the French king and depicted the coasts of France and Spain, including fortifications and other coastal features, for use by the Royal Navy. The series was designed for navigation and contains information about various nautical elements such as reefs, rocks, and shoals. The title page features a detailed text outlining the contents of the volume, emphasizing its practical value for naval operations and serving as a testament to the accuracy and detail of Mortier's work.

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