Castilla Spain 1652 Nicolas Sanson Unusual Large Antique Map 17th Century

Les ESTATS de La Couronne de CASTILLE, dans les parties plus septentrionales de l'Espagne, et la ou sont LES ROYAUMES DE CASTILLE VIEILLE, LEON, GALLICE, ASTURIE, BISCAIE Seign NAVARRE &c. Par le Sieur SANSON d'Abbeville Geog Ord du Roy, A PARIS Chez Pierre Mariette rue St Iacques a l'Esperance avec Privilege du Roy pour vingt Ans 1652.

The map is engraved by Sommer. 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, chez Pierre Mariette, dated 1652, XVIIe Century. Size with margins : 56,5 x 42,5 cm / 22 x 16,5 inches. Condition : good condition, handed colored.

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