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Product Description

PAOLINXI

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.


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 PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 290 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS 

T30514


TWO ITEMS WILL BE COMBINED, WITH ONE SHIPPING CHARGE.

THREE  ITEMS OR MORE SHIPPED FREE OF CHARGE, WORLDWIDE!


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Specifications

Brand
Lindisfarne prints
Condition
New

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