by
Alain Manesson Mallet.
Published Frankfurt 1719 in "Beschreibung des ganzen Welt Kreises....", a German translation of Mallet's "Description de L'Univers."
An interesting and unusual copper engraved antique print depicting the temple at Paolinxi ( Ming Xiaoling) Nanking ( Nanjing), China.
Fine condition, blank verso on light grade hand laid paper.
Approx. 6" x 4" (150mm x 110mm) image area only with good margins beyond.
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
A GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 290 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS
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