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Ancient World Published 1684
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Ancient World by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 "La Terre partagee aux trois enfans de Noe; Ancienne division de la Terre en divers peuples"from 'Description de Univers'. Copper plate engraved by Allain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683, French text edition 1684.
Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper
Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm)
Notes: "La Terre partagee aux trois enfans de Noe; Ancienne division de la Terre en divers peuples". This from Volume 1 of the French text edition published by Johann David Zunner 1684. The plates engraved for Zunner are close copies of the originals and still have French titles and names. A few are signed by there engravers: J.P. Aubrey, Johann J. Vogel and W.C. Daucher.