Asia Vetus Recognita Emendata et Multis in Locis Mutata Conatiibus Geographicis G. Sanson . - Antique Map from 1690
C1690

Asia Vetus Recognita Emendata et Multis in Locis Mutata Conatiibus Geographicis G. Sanson .

Mapmaker:

Nicholas Sanson d’Abeville (1600 - 1667)

$A 1,250

Fine map of  Asia  by Nicholas Sanson, with an elegant decorative title at top left. Published by Pierre Mortier with ‘cum Privilege’ noted in the title. Mortier was granted a privilege to publish French maps in Holland in 1690.

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Full Title:

Asia Vetus Recognita Emendata et Multis in Locis Mutata Conatiibus Geographicis G. Sanson .

Date:

C1690

Mapmaker:

Nicholas Sanson d’Abeville (1600 - 1667)

Condition:

Minor toning to lower centrefold, otherwise in good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Image Size: 

540mm 
x 395mm

Paper Size: 

617mm 
x 515mm
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Asia Vetus Recognita Emendata et Multis in Locis Mutata Conatiibus Geographicis G. Sanson . - Antique Map from 1690

Genuine antique
dated:

1690

Description:

Fine map of  Asia  by Nicholas Sanson, with an elegant decorative title at top left. Published by Pierre Mortier with ‘cum Privilege’ noted in the title. Mortier was granted a privilege to publish French maps in Holland in 1690.

Nicholas Sanson d’Abeville (1600 - 1667)

Nicholas Sanson d’Abeville (1600-1667) Important French Royal cartographer considered to be the "father of French cartography. Educated by the Jesuits at Amiens. He gave lessons in geography both to Louis XIII and to Louis XIV. Active from 1627, Sanson issued his first significant map, the "Postes de France", which was published by Melchior Tavernier in 1632. After publishing several general atlases he became the associate of Pierre Mariette. Two younger sons, Adrien (d. 1708) and Guillaume (d. 1703), succeeded him as geographers to the king. In 1692 Hubert Jaillot collected Sanson's maps and published the, Atlas nouveau.

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