Constantinople. Turkey.
Mallet, Allain Manesson.
Plan of Constantinople. Paris Thierry. Denys. 1683
Copper engraved plan of Constantinople within the walls of TheodosiusII, showing the positions of Agia Sofia; the Castle of the Seven towers and the Seraglio, Galata and Pera are also indicated,
from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso. Within the plate are 2 inserts on drapes of Turkish houses. Dark impression.
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.
154 by 111mm (6 by 4ΒΌ inches).
ref: 1302
€70
