Denis Diderot and Robert de Vaugondy, circa 1779 Diderot (1717- 1784), de Vaugondy (c. 1723-1786), historically important depiction of the five most influential cartographic depictions of California, showing the evolution of how California was mapped between 1604 and 1767, hand-colored, 12 x 15-3/4 in.; gilt-decorated and black frame, archival glass, evidence of folding, some toning otherwise very good. Provenance: Atlanta, Georgia Collection evidence of folding, some toning otherwise very good