C. 1659 map of Austria. Published in Paris by Nicolas Sanson, cartographer of the French Monarchy. 17.25 x 23.23”.

In good condition, with most wear limited to the edges of the map. Slight wear and chips to edges and corners. Slight foxing, predominately on the left edge, and staining towards the top of the map. Predominately black-and-white, with highlighted borders and colored decorations around the title. Small pencil inscription in top right corner. Please see photos.

An extremely scarce print by Nicolas Sanson (1600-1667), who served as the Royal Geographer under two separate French kings.

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