Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century

Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century
Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century
Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century
Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century
Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century
Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century
Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century
Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century
Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century
Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century
Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century
Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century

Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century
ARCHIDUCHE D'AUSTRICHE HAUTE et BASSE; subdivisées en leurs principaux quartiers, &c. SANSON d'Abbeville Geographe ordinaire du Roy. A PARIS Chez l'Auteur Avecq Privilege pour vingt Ans 1657.

On back, handwritten text in old French, written at the same period of the map, and describing the map. 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 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, Pierre Mariette, dated 1657, 17th Century. Size with margins : 56,7 x 42,5 cm / 22 x 16,5 inches. Condition : very good condition, in colors. WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE. 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.
Austria 1657 Sanson D'abbeville Large Antique Map 17th Century