Antique Map of the Burgundy Region by Mallet, c.1683

€ 85

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1683
Mapmaker / artist: Alain Manneson Mallet (1630-1706) spent the first part of his career as a foot soldier in one the regiments of Louis XIV, becoming a sergeant-major of artillery
Sheet size: 19 × 14 cm (7.5 × 5.5 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-12390-58

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Cercle de Bourgogne'. Detailed miniature map of the Burgundy region, France. Also shows the Netherlands and Belgium. Originates from Mallet's 'Description de l'Univers'. Artists and Engravers: Alain Manneson Mallet (1630-1706) spent the first part of his career as a foot soldier in one the regiments of Louis XIV, becoming a sergeant-major of artillery and then an inspector of fortifications. After leaving the army he specialized in the publication of books describing both scientific and practical aspects of military engineering.

Image size: 0.001 x 10.5 x 15 cm.