The Sun by Mallet original 1683 view on hand laid paper scarce copper plate

Description: View of the SUN from Description de L'Univers'.First published 1683 From Allain Manesson Mallet's ‘Description de l’Univers’. This from Volume 1 of the French text edition published by Johann David Zunner 1684The plates engraved for Zunner are close copies of the originals and still haveFrench titles and names. A few are signed by there engravers:J.P. Aubrey, Johann J. Vogel and W.C. Daucher. Decorative antique engraved map on hand laid paper.Original engraved Copperplate in excellent condition with hand colourApprox engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Background:Allain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldierin the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He also served under the King of Portugal, before returning to France, and his appointment to the court of Louis XIV MORE GENUINE ANTIQUE MAPS FROMRARE MAPS AND PRINTS

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The Sun by Mallet original 1683 view on hand laid paper scarce copper plate

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ORIGINAL / REPRO:: Original

Antique: Yes

Printing Technique: Copper Plate

AGE:: c1684

Cartographer/Publisher: Allain Manesson Mallet / Johann David Zunner

MAKER:: Allain Manesson Mallet

County: Universe

Date Range: 1600-1699

Type: Maps of the Universe

Format: Atlas Universal Dictionary Map

Year: 1683

Era: 1600s