Description: Title of the map: "ASIA VETUS Autore N. SANSON Abbavilleo Christianis Galliar Regis Geographo Lutetiae Parisionum Apud Autorem Et Apud P. Mariette via Iacoboea sub signo spei 1650 Cum privilegio Annorum viginti" Large antique copper engraved map of ancient Asia, by Nicolas SANSON D'ABBEVILLE (1600-1667). This is the first edition of Sanson's folio map of ancient Asia, engraved by A. Peyrounin. The map illustrates the known geography but employs Ptolemaic place names only in the regions prior to the Great Discoveries. The map includes numerous geographical inaccuracies. There is a long, unnamed coastline of America, which is separated from Asia by a narrow strait. Japan is depicted on the Teixiera model with no sign of Hokkaido, and Korea is depicted as an island. The Caspian Sea is oval-shaped and horizontally oriented. An unnamed Chiamay Lacus appears west of China with five rivers flowing south. The map extends to include much of the eastern coast of Africa. Born in Abbeville, active from 1627, Nicolas Sanson d'Abbeville was to bring about the rise of French cartography, although the fierce competition of the Dutch would last until the end of the century. His success was partly owing to the partnership with the publisher Pierre Mariette. In 1644 the latter had purchased the business of Melchior Tavernier, and helped Sanson with financial support in producing the maps. In 1657 Pierre Mariette died, however his son, also named Pierre, co-published Les Cartes Générales de toutes les parties du Monde the following year. It was the first folio French produced world atlas. Edition: A Paris, chez Mariette, 1650, 17th Century. Size with margins : 58 x 42 cm / 22,8 x 16,5 inches Condition : good condition, handed colored. If you buy more than one item, you will pay only one shipping cost.WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUEDue to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you
Price: 490 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2025-01-14T15:19:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1600-1699
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1650
Cartographer/Publisher: Nicholas Sanson
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
