An original antique map 

ISLES D'ALBION

by

Alain Manesson Mallet.

Published Frankfurt 1685 in "Mallet's "Description de L'Univers."

An interesting copper engraved antique map of the British Isles with later outline hand colour.

The ancient tribal areas are shown along with Roman divisions of the country.

Fine, clean condition, free of repairs or restoration, printed on hand laid paper, blank verso.

Approx. 6" x 4" (150mm x 100mm) printed area only with good margins beyond.

ALLAIN MANESSON MALLET (1630 - 1706)
Mallet started out as a soldier serving King Louis XIV as an inspector of fortifications but later was appointed as mathematics teacher at the King's court. He is chiefly remembered however for his publications of "Description de L'Univers" (1683) in 5 volumes, and "Les Travaux de Mars ou l'Art de la Guerre" (1684) in 3 volumes.

 A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 330 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS

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