CHATEAUX DE LA MINE
Alain Manesson Mallet.
Published Frankfurt 1719 in "Beschreibung des ganzen Welt Kreises....", a German translation of Mallet's "Description de L'Univers."
A scarce copper engraved antique print of Elmina Castle, the Portuguese slave trading post on the Gold Coast of Africa, present day Ghana. European sailing ships in battle occupy the foreground.
Overall light toning with scattered spotting mostly to the margins, blank verso on 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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