Antique Map WORLD, EASTERN HEMISPHERE, LINES OF LATITUDE, Mallet, 1683
Item History & Price
An original, antique, copper-engraved map of the eastern hemisphere with lines of latitude. It was published in volume 1 of Alain Manesson Mallet's 'Description de L'Univers', in Paris in 1683 (1st edition).
The image is printed on good quality hand-laid paper with the printed area measuring approximately 101mm x 142mm with good sized margins beyond, French text verso as published.
Condition report: Very good condition; light age toning; French text verso. Clear image p...rinted on hand laid paper. Some marginal staining / handling marks. Rough left edge of the sheet with occasional small nicks where it was originally bound into the source publication. Two almost invisible pin-sized holes to the bottom margin not affecting the image. Please study the photographs carefully to fully appreciate the condition.
The image is printed on good quality hand-laid paper with the printed area measuring approximately 101mm x 142mm with good sized margins beyond, French text verso as published.
Condition report: Very good condition; light age toning; French text verso. Clear image p...rinted on hand laid paper. Some marginal staining / handling marks. Rough left edge of the sheet with occasional small nicks where it was originally bound into the source publication. Two almost invisible pin-sized holes to the bottom margin not affecting the image. Please study the photographs carefully to fully appreciate the condition.
