Handwritten military map of the "borders... - Lot 96 - FW Auction

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Handwritten military map of the "borders... - Lot 96 - FW Auction
Handwritten military map of the "borders of Piedmont". Commissioned by Count Marc-Pierre de Voyer d'Argenson (1696-1764). Minister and Secretary of State for War of King Louis XV (1743-1757). A friend of Voltaire, a great reformer, he was one of the main architects, along with the Marshal of Saxony, of the success of the campaign of the Austrian succession (1740-1748), crowned by the famous French victory at Fontenoy. This precious document is set in the context of this European war, which we forget also affected Italy. Indeed, Louis XV allowed the Spanish armies to cross France to confront the King of Sardinia. These military maps were certainly intended for them. Remarkably fine handwritten work in black and red ink on thick period laid paper showing the words "Map of Italy, part of the borders of Piedmont. » Provenance of a descendant of Argenson. Some foxing. France Period XVIII th century. 81,5 x 64,5 cm
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