Sanson: Cape Verde & Maltese Islands, 1696
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Two highly detailed, beautifully colored (in outline) Sanson maps on a single sheet: top, the Cape Verde Islands and the west coast of Africa; below, the Maltese Islands. Each map features detailed topograpy and an elegant title cartouche.
Nicolas Sanson (1600-1667) was a French cartographer, often referred to as the "father of French cartography." His reputable skill led him to be appointed royal geographer, and he gave lessons in geography both to Louis XIII and to Louis XIV.
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outline color; light overall age toning, minor smudging in borders between the maps?
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Sanson: Cape Verde & Maltese Islands, 1696
Estimate $330 - $375
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