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Ancienne Arabie by MANESSON-MALLET, Allain - 1683

by MANESSON-MALLET, Allain

Ancienne Arabie by MANESSON-MALLET, Allain - 1683

Ancienne Arabie

by MANESSON-MALLET, Allain

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Paris: Denys Thierry, 1683. unbound. Miniature map. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 7 x 4.25". Sheet measures 8.25" x 5.5".<br/><br/> This miniature map of Ancient Arabia details the Arabian Peninsula in classical times. Pictorial mountain ranges divide the region in distinct zones of Arabie Petree, Deserte, and Heureuse. Within, significant cities, and rivers are labeled. The map has a yellow border with pink trompe'loeil banner bearing the title affixed to it. The map appeared in the French edition of Manesson-Mallet's "Description de L'Univers" and bears the text "De L'Asie. Figure LXXX." in the top margin. It is in good condition with minor discoloration at the edges. Allain Manesson-Mallet (1630-1706) advanced from his position of musket bearer under Louis XIV to eventually occupy the position of "maitre de mathematiques" to the French King. He was the author and engraver of "Description de L'Univers," a five-volume survey of the world that included maps of the ancient and modern world, star maps, illustrations of flora and fauna, and information on the customs, religion and government of the many nations included in the text. At the time, the text was the largest and most comprehensive work of its kind ever published. Intended to entertain its readers, Mallet's "Description" was a time capsule of the 17th-century world that captured and displayed it in all its splendor.<br/><br/>
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  • Publisher Denys Thierry
  • Place of Publication Paris
  • Date Published 1683
  • Keywords mini map, small map, modern asia, empire
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Description de l'univers; Volume 1

by Allain Manesson 1630?-1706? Mallet

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La Geometrie Pratique V3 (1702) (Italian Edition)
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La Geometrie Pratique V3 (1702) (Italian Edition)

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Dragon tree, Dracaeno drago. Arbre de l'Isle de Fer

Dragon tree, Dracaeno drago. "Arbre de l'Isle de Fer

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Natural History: Paris. Thierry. Denys. 1683. Copper engraved illustration Of the "Dragon tree" source of "Dragon's blood " on the island of El Hiero in the Canary Islands, from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso. The Dragon tree/ Dracaeno Drago, produces a red sap" dragons blood" used as a die it is found in the Canary islands on El Hiero, Tenerife and in Medeira Dark impressions. Allain Manesson Mallet 1630- 1706, French cartographer, engineer and mathematician, served in the army of Louis XIV, and also that of the King of Portugal later becoming Inspector of Fortifications to Louis. He published the "Description de l'Univers" in 1683, attempting to describe the cartography, towns, ports, people, habits and traditions of the known world. The work extended to 5 volumes with some 600 illustrations. His other works were"Les Travaux de Mars, ou L'art de la Guerre" 1684, and "La geometerie Practique" 1702. Natural History Canary Islands Dragon tree El Hiero
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I. e Cocos

I. e Cocos"

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Americas: Paris Thierry. Denys. 1683. Copper engraved view of Cocos island; Traitors island in the background, from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso. Dark impression; 2 worm holes [2mm] to inner blank margin. Allain Manesson Mallet 1630- 1706, French cartographer, engineer and mathematician, served in the army of Louis XIV, and also that of the King of Portugal later becoming Inspector of Fortifications to Louis. He published the "Description de l'Univers" in 1683, attempting to describe the cartography, towns, ports, people, habits and traditions of the known world. The work extended to 5 volumes with some 600 illustrations. His other works were"Les Travaux de Mars, ou L'art de la Guerre" 1684, and "La geometerie Practique" 1702. Americas Cocos Island Costa Rica
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L'Empire du Cherif de fez Maroc Sus &c

L'Empire du Cherif de fez Maroc Sus &c"

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Africa: Paris. Thierry. Denys. 1683. Copper engraved map of Fez, Marocco, from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso. Dark impression. Allain Manesson Mallet 1630- 1706, French cartographer, engineer and mathematician, served in the army of Louis XIV, and also that of the King of Portugal later becoming Inspector of Fortifications to Louis. He published the "Description de l'Univers" in 1683, attempting to describe the cartography, towns, ports, people, habits and traditions of the known world. The work extended to 5 volumes with some 600 illustrations. His other works were"Les Travaux de Mars, ou L'art de la Guerre" 1684, and "La geometerie Practique" 1702. Africa Morocco Fez
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Alger

Alger"

by Mallet, Allain Manesson

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Africa: Paris. Thierry. Denys. 1683. Copper engraved view of Algiers, from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. text to verso. Dark impression. Allain Manesson Mallet 1630- 1706, French cartographer, engineer and mathematician, served in the army of Louis XIV, and also that of the King of Portugal later becoming Inspector of Fortifications to Louis. He published the "Description de l'Univers" in 1683, attempting to describe the cartography, towns, ports, people, habits and traditions of the known world. The work extended to 5 volumes with some 600 illustrations. His other works were"Les Travaux de Mars, ou L'art de la Guerre" 1684, and "La geometerie Practique" 1702. Africa Algiers
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Du nil de ses Embouchures et des Crocodiles.

Du nil de ses Embouchures et des Crocodiles. "

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Natural History: Paris. Thierry. Denys. 1683. Copper engraved illustration of Crocodiles with inset map of the Nile delta, with a view of the the "Jardin du baume" at Materea east of Cairo. from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. , 2 plates; text to versos. Dark impression. Allain Manesson Mallet 1630- 1706, French cartographer, engineer and mathematician, served in the army of Louis XIV, and also that of the King of Portugal later becoming Inspector of Fortifications to Louis. He published the "Description de l'Univers" in 1683, attempting to describe the cartography, towns, ports, people, habits and traditions of the known world. The work extended to 5 volumes with some 600 illustrations. His other works were"Les Travaux de Mars, ou L'art de la Guerre" 1684, and "La geometerie Practique" 1702. Natural History Crocodiles Egypt
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Description de l'univers; Volume 3
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Description de l'univers; Volume 3

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La Geometrie Pratique V3 (1702) (French Edition)
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