Planet Mars Alain Mallet c1683
Mars by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 "Mars" from Mallets work Description de l' Univers' View of planet in the night sky. Copper plate engraved by Allain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683, French text edition 1684. Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with hand colour Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
The Sun Alain Mallet Published c1683
The Sun by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 "Soliel" from Mallets work Description de l' Univers' View of planet in the night sky Copper plate engraved by Allain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683, French text edition 1684. Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with hand colour Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: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.
Venus by Alain Mallet Published c1683
VENUS by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 "Venus" from Mallets work Description de l' Univers' View of planet in the night sky. Copper plate engraved by Allain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683, French text edition 1684. Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with hand colour Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: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.
Greenland Baffin Bay & Islands by Mallet 1683
"Groenland" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 Greenland, Baffin Bay & Islands, North East Canada, America Coast from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Spitzbergen by Alain Mallet 1683
"Spitzbergen et N.Nemble" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 Spitzbergen et N.Nemble from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Nouvelle Zemble by Alain Mallet 1683
"Nouvelle Zemble" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 Nouvelle Zemble from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
ANCIEN CONTINENT Mallet c1683
ANCIEN CONTINENT by Allain Manesson Mallet c1683 Eastern Hemisphere, Old World, Ancient Continent from'Description de l'Univers' Copper plate engraved by Allain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with hand colour Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: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.
Ancien Continent Mallet c1683
Ancien Continent by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 Many Islands Oceans Seas Gulfs.Eastern Hemispherefrom'Description de l'Univers' Copper plate engraved by Allain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with hand colour Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: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.
Aspect of Planets Published 1684
Aspect of the Planets by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 "Des Aspects des Planettes" from Mallets work 'Description de l' 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: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.
Armillary Sphere Mallet c1683
Armillary Sphere "De la Sphere Artificielle" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 from 'Description de l'Univers'. Rarely seen miniature map. Method: Copper plate engraved Creator: Alain Manesson Mallet. Published: First published 1683 Condition: Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm. Sheet Size approx: 7 5/8" x 6" Notes: This 330 year old engraving is 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. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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.
Alignments of Earth & Sun by Mallet c1683
View of the Alignments of Earth & Sun by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 from 'Description de L'Univers'. Method: Copper plate engraved. Creator: Alain Manesson Mallet. Published: First published 1683. Condition: Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm. Sheet Size approx: 7 5/8" x 6". Notes: This 330 year old engraving is 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. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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.
'Des Vents' by Mallet c1683
'Des Vents'. Winds thunderstorm lightning. Fortified town by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 from 'Description de l'Univers'. Rarely seen miniature engraving by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684. Method: Copper plate engraved. Creator: Alain Manesson Mallet. Published: First published 1683. Condition: Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm. Sheet Size approx: 7 5/8" x 6". Notes: This 330 year old engraving is 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. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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.
World Globe Terrestre by Alain Mallet 1683
World Globe Terrestre; Carte ou Planisphere General du Monde by Mallet 1683 from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Heavens & Earth by Alain Mallet 1683
Heavens & Earth "Zones according to Thales & Pythagoras" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Equator Published 1684
Decorative engraved Armillary Sphere & Globes (Fig 6) Equator 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 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. An armillary sphere, celestial and terrestrial globes and a double-hemisphere world map, to illustrate the equator. Decorative antique engraved map on hand laid paper. Original engraved Copperplate in excellent condition. With later wash & outline colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) This astronomical device shows the circles of the celestial sphere, and is used to demonstrate the motion of the stars around the Earth. The circles surrounding the Earth include the plane of the ecliptic and the celestial equivalent of the equator, North and South Poles, and the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer. Here the two main celestial meridians (colures) are marked, those of the equinox and the solstices. Armillary spheres were an important symbol of the rise of science in Renaissance Europe. 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. Notes: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.
Armillary Sphere Published 1864
Decorative engraved Armillary Sphere Cercle Meridien (Fig 4) 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 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. 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) Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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 A genuine antique map over 330 years old.
The Sun and Planets 1684 SOLD!
"View of the Sun and Planets" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Five Constellations 1684 SOLD!
"View of Five Constellations" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Three Constellations 1684 SOLD!
"View of Three Constellations" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Three Constellations 1684 SOLD!
"View of Cosmography or Science of the World" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Man in Moon Published 1684 SOLD!
The Moon / Man in Moon by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 "De la Face qui apparoist dedans le Rond de la Lune selon les Anciens"from Mallets workDescription de l' Univers' Method: Copper plate engraved Creator: Allain Manesson Mallet Published: First published 1683, French text edition 1684 Condition: Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Physical Geography c1850 SOLD!
Physical Geography. Adam & Charles Blacks rare map c1850. Drawn and engraved by George Aikman with later hand colour. A profile view of the Andes Mountains featuring Ecuador's Mt Chimborazo based on the 1805 illustration by the German explorer and scientist Alexander Von Humboldt. Humboldt’s Distribution of Plants in Equinoctial America, According to Elevation Above the Level of the Sea. This is a fascinating map of the distribution of plants according to elevation in the Americas. Includes the heights of various mountains around the world and reference to both terrestrial and subterranean plants. A fascinating and beautiful chart. Published: Adam and Charles Black c1850 Good condition, some small fox spots and general wear, age tone with later wash and outline hand colour, blank to verso. Engraved area approx: 10.5" x 14.5" ((266mm x 368mm) A genuine antique map over 170 years old
Celestial Sphere c1684 SOLD!
Decorative engraved Armillary Celestial Sphere (Fig 8) 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 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. Decorative antique engraved map on hand laid paper. Original engraved Copperplate in excellent condition. With later wash & outline colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm). This astronomical device shows the circles of the celestial sphere, and is used to demonstrate the motion of the stars around the Earth. The circles surrounding the Earth include the plane of the ecliptic and the celestial equivalent of the equator, North and South Poles, and the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer. Here the two main celestial meridians (colures) are marked, those of the equinox and the solstices. Armillary spheres were an important symbol of the rise of science in Renaissance Europe. Background: Allain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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.
Antarctic Pole Published 1684 SOLD!
La Voye Laictee Pole AntArctiqove by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de L'Univers' Rarely seen miniature celestial chart depicting the "Pole Antarctique". The Milky Way is clearly shown. The signs of the zodiac are displayed in their allegorical forms, including Scorpio and Sagittarius, and many other dramatic representations of constellations, like Le Grand Chien (the big dog), crowd the skies. Legend at bottom identifies the stars with letters. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: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.
Arctic Pole Zodiac Published 1684 SOLD!
La Voye Laictee Pole Arctiqove by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de L'Univers' Rarely seen miniature celestial chart depicting the "Pole Arctique". The Milky Way is clearly shown. The signs of the zodiac are displayed in their allegorical forms, including Scorpio and Sagittarius, and many other dramatic representations of constellations, like Le Grand Chien (the big dog), crowd the skies. Legend at bottom identifies the stars with letters. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: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.
Greenland Iceland Published 1684 SOLD
Discovering Greenland by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de L'Univers' Map shows Greenland and Iceland, the northern part of Great Britain and the western part of Norway. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: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.
Planisphere Northern Night Sky Mallet c1684 -Sold
Planisphere Des Constellations Septenironalles (fig 34) by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de l'Univers' The Northern NightSky with later fine hand colour Copper plate engraved by Allain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with hand colour Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: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.
Southern Night Sky Published 1684-Sold
Planisphere Des Constellations Merionalles (fig 36) by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de l'Univers' The Southern NightSky with later fine hand colour. Copper plate engraved by Allain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with hand colour Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: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.
Planisphere Southern Zodiac Mallet c1684 -Sold
Planisphere Des Constellations Meridionalles (fig 35) by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de l'Univers' The Southern Sky with Zodiacs, with later fine hand colour Copper plate engraved by Allain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with hand colour Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
The Moon Published 1684 - SOLD!
The Moon by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 "LVNE" from Mallets workDescription de l' 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: 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.
Saturn Published 1684 - SOLD!
Saturn by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 "Satvrne" from Mallets work Description de l' Univers' View of planet in the night sky. 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: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.
The Sun and Stars 1684- SOLD!
"View of the Sun and Stars" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
PLanetary Orbits 1684 - SOLD!
"View of Planetary Orbits according to Tycho Brahe" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
The Sun and Planets 1684 - SOLD!
"The Sun and the Planets" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Planisphere Northern Zodiac Mallet c1684 -Sold
Planisphere Des Constellations Septenironalles (fig 33) by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de l'Univers' The Northern Sky with Zodiacs in the Artic Circle, with later fine hand colour. Copper plate engraved by Allain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with hand colour Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: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.
Planet System Published 1684- Sold
Map Systeme de l'Univers by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de L'Univers' Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: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.
Planispheres by Alain Mallet 1683 - SOLD!
Planisphere De Tvrovet; De Bertius & Re D Arzael by Mallet 1683 from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Iceland Published 1684 SOLD
ICELAND by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de L'Univers' Method: Copper plate engraved Creator: Alain Manesson Mallet Published: First published 1683 Condition: Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: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.
Eastern Hemisphere Published 1730 SOLD!
MAP of Eastern Hemisphere c1730 "Orbis veteribus noti tabula nova" by Guillaume Delisle (1675-1726) Leading French cartographer of the C18th who was re-known for the accuracy of his maps. Australia shown according the two voyages of Abel Tasman 1642-1644. Copper Plate engraved by Guillaume Delisle Published Amsterdam, J Covens & C. Mortier Good condition, fine detail, outline colour, some age tone, clear plate mark, wide boarders. Blank to verso with fold as published. Approx engraved area: 19.5" X 19.5" (500mm x 490mm) Notes:Delisle studied under Jean Cassini and from an early age showed his talent. De L'Isle is important as the first "scientific" cartographer who incorporated the most current information on exploration and topography into his maps. Where he was unable to verify information conclusively, he would note the fact on his maps. A genuine antique map over 280 years old.
Zatta Hemisphere 1779 SOLD!
Rare Antique Map by ANTONIO ZATTA c1779 Polar Projections of the Southern Hemisphere. 'Emisfero terrestre Meridionale Tagliato Su l'Equatore Published: Venice, from "Zatta's atlas in 4 volumes, dated MDCCLXXIX - MDCCLXXXIV (1779-1784)" Copper engraved with outline hand colour by Antonia Zatta c1799 The map was issued in Zatta's Atlante Novissimo 4 volume work and one of the last great decorative atlases. Overall good condition, hand outline colour, plate mark, some age tone to center folds. Approx engraved area: 12.5" x 16.5 (320cm x 420cm) Approx sheet size: 15" x 16.5" Notes: Engraved hand-coloured in outline, double-page map of the Southern hemisphere. A genuine antique map over 240 years old.
Continents by Mallet c1683 SOLD!
A Pair of Hemisphere Maps - Continent Septentrional & Meridional by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 Continent from'Description de l'Univers' Copper plate engraved by Allain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with hand colour Approx engraved area of each map: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes:These 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.
Parallels of Latitude Published 1684 - SOLD!
Parallels de Latitude or Parallels of Latitudeby Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de Univers' Decorative engraved Armillary Sphere Copper plate engraved by Allain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: It shows Europe, Africa, Asia, part of Australia and the Arctic and Antarctica . 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.
Japan Published 1683 SOLD!
Terre De Iesso (Hokkaido) Japan by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 'Description de L'Univers' Decorative miniature map of the Land of Eso (Hokkaido) and the north part of Japan, from the first German edition of Mallet's monumental work. Includes sailing ships. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Cartesian Solar System by Mallet c1683 SOLD!
CARTESIAN SOLAR SYSTEM. 'SYSTEME DESCARTES. SHOWS MOONS JUPITER - De La Sphere Systeme de Descartes by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 from 'Description de L'Univers'. Method: Copper plate engraved. Creator: Alain Manesson Mallet. Published: First published 1683. Condition: Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm. Sheet Size approx: 7 5/8" x 6". Notes: This 330 year old engraving is 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. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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.
Earth orbits the Sun 1684 SOLD!
"The Earths orbit of the Sun" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1684 'Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
An Island by Alain Mallet 1683 SOLD!
"An Island" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 An Island View with sea monsters from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Galleon Sailing Ship 1683 SOLD!
"Galleon Sailing Ship" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 Galleon firing canonball from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in 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. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: 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.
Planet Mercury by Alain Mallet c1683 SOLD!
MERCURY and Tower of Babel by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 "Mercury" from Mallets work Description de l' Univers' View of planet in the night sky. 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: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.
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