São Salvador first capital of Brazil, .

Mallet, Allain Manesson. São Salvador. S. Salvador. Paris. Thierry. Denys. 1683
Copper engraved view of São Salvador Brazil from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso.
Founded by the Portuguese in 1549 as the first capital of Brazil, Salvador is one of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas. Dark impression; light toning; 1 small spot to image.

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.
148 by 103mm (5¾ by 4 inches).   ref: 2974  €50