Original antique map by Le Sieur Janvier. From the 'Modern Atlas of the Terrestrial Globe' by several authors. Engraved by Lattre. First Published 1771. This edition c. 1782.
Jean Janvier was a French cartographer working in Paris in the second half of the eighteenth century He produced a series of maps in the later half of the century. While there is some confusion about his Christian name, his maps usually were inscribed “Le Sieur Janvier”. He is best known for his collaboration with engraver Jean Lattre for an Atlas Moderne first released in 1762 and in several later editions some by C. F. Delamarche and by Chez Remondini. He also produced several maps used in general atlases by William Fadan and P. Santini.
