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C1730
Orbis Vetus, et Orbis Veteris Utraque Continens, Terrarumq Tractus Arcticus, et Antarcticus ex Platone, Theopompo sive Aeliano, Manilio &c. Autore N.Sannson Abbravillaeo, et Christianiss’ Galliar’ Regis Geographo.
Mapmaker:
Nicholas Sanson D'Abbeville (1600 - 1667)
Although Sanson’s fine map, as the title indicates, is of the ancient world, the map has a number of recent discoveries including those of Abel Tasman’s charting of the Australian coast and the inclusion of the East Indies. California is … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Orbis Vetus, et Orbis Veteris Utraque Continens, Terrarumq Tractus Arcticus, et Antarcticus ex Platone, Theopompo sive Aeliano, Manilio &c. Autore N.Sannson Abbravillaeo, et Christianiss’ Galliar’ Regis Geographo.
Date:
C1730
Mapmaker:
Nicholas Sanson D'Abbeville (1600 - 1667)
Condition:
In good condition, centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Image Size:
550mm
x 390mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1730
Description:
Although Sanson’s fine map, as the title indicates, is of the ancient world, the map has a number of recent discoveries including those of Abel Tasman’s charting of the Australian coast and the inclusion of the East Indies. California is not shown as an island. Ref. Shirley 400
Mapmaker:
Nicolas Sanson d’Abeville (1600-1667)
Geographer of 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.
