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Description: This scarse map originates from: 'Introduction a la geographie - avec unde description historique sur toutes les parties de la terre.', by N. De Fer Geographe de sa Majeste Catholique. A Paris chez le Sieur Danet, gendre de l'auteur, published in 1717, 2nd ed. with several maps first published in this ed.
Artists and Engravers: Nicholas de Fer (1646-1720) was the youngest son of Parisian print and map seller, Antoine de Fer [d.1673]. He became an official geographer to both French and Spanish kings. Nicholas de Fer was one of the most prolific and influential French geographers and cartographers of the late 17th and early 18th Century.
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Subject: Map: 'La Sphere Artificielle', published by N. de Fer, Paris, 1717. (Transl.: Globes and Armillary Sphere).
Condition: Fair. General age related toning and light staining. Original fold lines from binding as issued. Narrow margins as issued. A few small tears at fold lines restored and backed. Left side small tear, restored. Please study scan carefully. Price reflect condition.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 33 x 23.5 cm. The image size is ca. 33 x 23 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 13 x 9.3 inch. The image size is ca. 13 x 9.1 inch.
Medium: Engraving and etching on a verge type hand laid paper.
Location: A6-05
SKU: TPC 35330.1
Section: VARIOUS
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