Bratislava, Slovakia
Mallet, Allain Manesson.
Asielane fecit.
"Pressburg". Paris Thierry. Denys. 1683
Copper engraved view of Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, formerly Pressburg [in German]. from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso.
. Dark impression; printed high on the page so that "FIGURE LX" is within the printed area.
Allain Manesson Mallet 1630- 1706, French cartographer, engineer and mathematician, served in the army of Louis XIV, and also that of the King of Portugal later becoming Inspector of Fortifications to Louis. He published the "Description de l'Univers" in 1683, attempting to describe the cartography, towns, ports, people, habits and traditions of the known world. The work extended to 5 volumes with some 600 illustrations.
His other works were"Les Travaux de Mars, ou L'art de la Guerre" 1684, and "La geometerie Practique" 1702.
149 by 108mm (5¾ by 4¼ inches).
ref: 1262
€60