Title of the map:

"LES ISLES PHILIPPINES MOLUCQUES et de la SONDE Par le Sr SANSON d'Abbeville Geographe Ordinaire du Roy, A PARIS, Chez Pierre Mariette Rue Sainct Jacques a l'Esperance, Avec Privilege du Roy, pour Vingt Ans 1654". 

Very nice copper engraved map of Philippines, Southeast Asia and Indonesia, by Nicolas SANSON D'ABBEVILLE (1600-1667).

With a decorative cartouche. The map, centered on Philippines islands, shows Taiwan in the north, Cambodia, Siam, the Strait of Malacca (Singapura is written), Sumatra, the northwest coast of Australia and New Guinea (not finished), the Ladrons islands.

Active from 1627, Nicolas Sanson d'Abbeville was to bring about the rise of French cartography, although the fierce competition of the Dutch would last until the end of the century. His success was partly owing to the partnership with the publisher Pierre Mariette. In 1644 the latter had purchased the business of Melchior Tavernier, and helped Sanson with financial support in producing the maps. In 1657 Pierre Mariette died, however his son, also named Pierre, co-published Les Cartes Générales de toutes les parties du Monde the following year. It was the first folio French produced world atlas.

Edition : Paris, chez Pierre Mariette, dated 1654, XVIIe Century.

Condition : good condition, handed colored.

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Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you