PEOPLES DE MADAGASCAR
by
Alain Manesson Mallet.
Published Frankfurt 1719 in "Beschreibung des ganzen Welt Kreises....", a German translation of Mallet's "Description de L'Univers."
A crisp, dark, copper engraved antique print of both male & female natives of Madagascar
A crisp impression in fine condition save for a light crease mark as evident from the image. On hand laid paper and blank verso.
Measuring 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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