The Islands of Cuba and Jamaica.
Mallet, Allain Manesson.
Cuba with Jamaica. Is. de Cuba et de Jamaica. Paris. Thierry. Denys. 1683
Copper engraved map of the islands of Cuba and Jamaica from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso.
The map shows the islands of Cuba and Jamaica; on the horizon the tip of Florida and to the South and West part of the coast of Mexico.
Two fleets of ships to sea. Dark impression; very light toning.
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.
153 by 105mm (6 by 4ΒΌ inches).
ref: 2961
€250
