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C1719
Ancienne Arabie.
Mapmaker:
Superb c.18th miniature map of Arabia with a decorative title. From Mallet, A. Description de l’univers, contenant les differents systêmes du monde, les cartes générals et particulières de la géographie ancienne et modern., Paris. References: Sabin, J. A Dictionary of Books … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Ancienne Arabie.
Date:
C1719
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
100mm
x 140mm
Paper Size:
142mm
x 190mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1719
Description:
Superb c.18th miniature map of Arabia with a decorative title.
From Mallet, A. Description de l’univers, contenant les differents systêmes du monde, les cartes générals et particulières de la géographie ancienne et modern., Paris.
References:
Sabin, J. A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, from its Discovery to the Present Time. New York. (1936) 1967 : 44130.
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 : 3447.
Collections:
Yale University Library & Art Gallery: Maps/Atlases 1243
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2250770
State Library Victoria: RARES 910.1 M29
State Library New South Wales: CALL NUMBER 910/M
Alain Manesson Mallet (1630 - 1706)
Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer who started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications.
