ROY ET REINE DE LA CHINE
AVANT L'INVASION DES TARTARES
by
Alain Manesson Mallet.
Published Frankfurt 1719 in "Beschreibung des ganzen Welt Kreises....", a German translation of Mallet's "Description de L'Univers."
An early 19th century copper engraved antique print of the King and Queeen of China before the invasion of the Tartars.
Fine condition other than some wrinkling of the paper towards the left side, 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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