Moscow. " "Moscovie"
by Mallet, Allain Manesson
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- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Nafplion, Greece
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About This Item
Europe: Paris Thierry. Denys. 1683. Copper engraved map of Moscovy, [ the title in banner with crown of the Tsar] showing the physical geography of the rivers and mountains, from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso. 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. Europe Northern & Eastern Europe Russia Muscovy
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- Bookseller
- Mary Louise Bryan/Paralos Gallery (GR)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1243
- Title
- Moscow. " "Moscovie"
- Author
- Mallet, Allain Manesson
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Paris Thierry. Denys. 1683
- Place of Publication
- Europe
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Mary Louise Bryan/Paralos Gallery
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About the Seller
Mary Louise Bryan/Paralos Gallery
Biblio member since 2013
Nafplion
About Mary Louise Bryan/Paralos Gallery
Dealer in Antiquarian Maps Prints & Books with over 35 years experience.
Retail Shop in Historic centre of Nafplion Greece see hours; Internet site and private office by appointment only; Exhibiter at London Map Fair and at fairs around Europe. Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association & ILAB
Retail Shop in Historic centre of Nafplion Greece see hours; Internet site and private office by appointment only; Exhibiter at London Map Fair and at fairs around Europe. Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association & ILAB
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- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.