Subject: England & Wales
Period: 1661 (published)
Publication: La Geographie Universelle
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.8 x 3.9 inches
12.2 x 9.9 cm
This miniature map of England and Wales extends to include parts of Ireland, Scotland and France, and depicts major towns and key topographical features. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson's nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson.
References: King (2nd Ed.) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau, DUVAL XI A.
Condition: A
Original color on watermarked paper with marginal toning and two damp stains along the top edge of the sheet.