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PERSANS
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 view in Persia, present day Iran, showing male and female figures wearing native Persian costume.
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
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