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South America.

Mallet, Allain Manesson. "Païs qui sont aux environs de la Riviere de la Plata et Païs des Patagons"& "Patagons" Paris. Thierry. Denys. 1683
Copper engraved map of southern South America, River de la Plata & Pategonia + an illustration of native Patagonians, from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to versos. 2 plates Dark impression; worm hole [2mm] to inner blank margin.

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.
149 by 100mm (5¾ by 4 inches) map. 154x110mm costume.   ref: 1224  €80

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