English: Esnauts and Rapilly (fl. c. 1775–1811) were Paris based print sellers and publishers active in the latter part of the 18th century. The firm was founded by Jacques Esnauts (1739–1812) (wikidata Q106291900) and Michel Rapilly (1740–1798) (wikidata Q55339444). Esnauts and Rapilly were also artists. Esnauts and Rapilly were known not only for their cartographic works, but also, and more prominently, for their fashion prints. The publication La Galerie des Modes highlighted the fashions of the French aristocracy, leading up to the French Revolution and is regarded as the first fashion magazine. Paris, since the 17th century (see Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode; 1675), was universally recognized as the center of the fashion world; and, Esnauts and Rapilly's plates during the 18th century, globally distributed, were highly influential. With respect to its cartographic works, Esnauts and Rapilly published important maps, notably several charting key milestones in the American Revolutionary War.

English: The phrase "à la Ville de Coutances" ["at the City of Coutances"] is likely a signboard or emblem used by the bookseller. In 18th-century Paris, publishers and booksellers often used signboards or emblems featuring the name of a city, a notable figure, or an object to help distinguish or identify their shops, since street numbering systems were not well-established at the time. In other publications, Esnauts and Rapilly added to their street address, "at the Baker's shop, opposite the Cutler".

English: Avec Privil. du Roi → Avec Privilège du Roi (sometimes abbreviated: ("A.P.D.R.") → With the King's privilege.