Map of Calcutta

Finely engraved Map of Calcutta by Jules Renouard, published in Paris circa 1839, showcasing a detailed city plan with Fort William on the Hooghly River and its surrounding areas. The map includes two inset keys identifying prominent historical buildings.

Jules Renouard (1798–1854) was a prominent French book dealer, editor, publisher, and bibliographer. Born in Paris to revolutionary and book dealer Antoine-Augustin Renouard, he studied at the Lycée Louis-le-Grand before briefly pursuing banking in London. In 1826, he inherited his father’s book business and became a key figure in the trade. Renouard co-founded the Cercle de la Librairie (Book Dealers’ Association) in 1847.