Description: View of MILKY WAY through a telescope 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.Approx 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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ORIGINAL / REPRO:: Original
Antique: Yes
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
AGE:: c1684
Cartographer/Publisher: Allain Manesson Mallet / Johann David Zunner
MAKER:: Allain Manesson Mallet
City: Milky Way
County: Universe
Date Range: 1600-1699
Type: Maps of the Universe
Format: Atlas Universal Dictionary Map
Year: 1683
Era: 1600s
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
SELLER NOTES:: Excellent overall condition - See Description
Antique/ Modern: Antique
