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CAFRE
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 a native tribesman or kafir in South Africa, bearing a club and spear.
Fine, unmarked 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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