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C1652
Insulae Moluccae Celebes, Gilolo &c.
Mapmaker:
Nicholas Sanson (1600 - 1667)
First edition of this rare map of the Spice Islands, by the leading French mapmaker of the 17th century. The three insets in the lower portion of the map are of the islands in the Moluccas. From Sanson’s, L’Asie en … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Insulae Moluccae Celebes, Gilolo &c.
Date:
C1652
Mapmaker:
Nicholas Sanson (1600 - 1667)
Condition:
Two small spots in lower margin, otherwise in good condition with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving hand coloured
Image Size:
250mm
x 200mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1652
Description:
First edition of this rare map of the Spice Islands, by the leading French mapmaker of the 17th century. The three insets in the lower portion of the map are of the islands in the Moluccas.
From Sanson’s, L’Asie en plusieurs cartes nouvelles, et exactes & en divers traittés de Géographie, et d’Histoire.
Mapmaker:
Nicholas Sanson (1600-1667)
Geographer to the King of France, founder of the French school of cartography and tutor to Louis XIII. He published over 300 maps, all with a high degree of accuracy and engraving quality.
