Subject: Balkans
Period: 1661 (published)
Publication: La Geographie Universelle
Color: Hand Color
Size:
5.1 x 4.2 inches
13 x 10.7 cm
This miniature map of the Balkans 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 [62].
Condition: A
Original color on watermarked paper with marginal toning.