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Globe Terrestre – 1683 Allain Manesson Mallet

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An unusual original copper engraving from 1683. A depiction a hemisphere with the Atlantic at the centre so partly Old and New World. Below that the segmented opposite view with the distinct shape of the northern coastline of Australia and then Planisphere of the East and West hemispheres in the style of d’Arzael with the unusual blob shape in the position of Australia.

Mallet (1630-1706) was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV became a Sergeant Major and an Inspector of Fortifications. His maps have a beautiful decorative and unique style.

Price $240.00 framed in Voyager miniature map style ready to hang in your study.

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Globe Terrestre – 1683 Allain Manesson Mallet

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