Antique Map of Japan by Allain Manesson Mallet, France, 1683

€ 290

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Date: 1683
Technique: Engraved
Sheet size: 20.8 × 13.4 cm (8.2 × 5.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-09353

Condition

Some tape residue. Please study image carefully.

About this sheet

A charming late 17th century French map with a very decorative title cartouche showing trumpet-blowing cherubs, by Allain Manneson Mallet (1630-1706), a well traveled military engineer and geographer who worked in 17th century France under King Louis XIV.

This map originates from "Description de l'Univers", contenant les differents systemes du Monde (..) par Allain Manesson Mallet. Paris, Chez Denys Thierry, Rue S. Jacques, MDCLXXXIII (First edition, Paris, 1683). French text on verso.