Description: Title of the map: "LES SUISSES, des ALLIES des Suisses et leurs SUIETS; qui peuvent passer sous le nom des SUISSES. Partie de SOUABE, &c. Par N. Sanson d'Abbeville Geogr du Roy Avecq Privilege pour 20 Ans 1648" Large unusual copper engraved map of Switzerland, and northern part of Italy, with the region of lakes, by Nicolas SANSON D'ABBEVILLE (1600-1667).Also a part of France with Annecy, Besançon, Chambery (Mont Blanc).With a decorative cartouche.The map is engraved by R. Cordier.On back, some handwritten text, written at the same period of the map, and depicting the map. Active from 1627, 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 1644 the latter had purchased the business of Melchior Tavernier, and helped Sanson with financial support in producing the maps. 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: Pierre Mariette, Paris, dated 1648, XVIIe Century. Size with margins : 57 x 42,5 cm / 22,4 x 16,5 inches Condition : good condition, handed colored. If you buy more than one item, you will pay only one shipping cost.WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUEDue 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
Price: 300 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2024-02-13T14:27:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 30 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Cartographer/Publisher: Nicholas Sanson
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Year: 1648
Date Range: 1600-1699
Country/Region: France, Italy, Switzerland
