NORTH WEST AFRICA, MOROCCO, ALGERIA, Mallet original antique map 1719
L'EMPIRE DU CHERIF DE FEZ, MAROC, SUS & c.
by Alain Manesson Mallet. Published Frankfurt 1719 in "Beschreibung des ganzen Welt Kreises....", a German translation of Mallet's "Description de L'Univers." A copper engraved antique map of North West Africa with an attractive title cartouche. Covers present day Algeria and Morocco. Fine condition, on hand laid paper, blank verso. Approx. 5.5" x 4" (140mm x 110mm) printed area only with good margins beyond. ALLAIN MANESSON MALLET (1630 - 1706) Mallet started out as a soldier serving King Louis XIV as an inspector of fortifications but later was appointed as mathematics teacher at the King's court. He is chiefly remembered however for his publications of "Description de L'Univers" (1683) in 5 volumes, and "Les Travaux de Mars ou l'Art de la Guerre" (1684) in 3 volumes. A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 290 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS T36714 We do not deal in reproductions, facsimiles or modern copies of any kind. Two items shipped for a single postage charge. Free shipping worldwide if three items or more purchased |