1689 Nicolas Sanson Large Antique Map of Germania & Central Europe City & Views The text running for two

The text running for two pages on the back of the map generally describes the region or country name

On 29 Sept

Though it is clear from the accuracy of his drawings that Tavernier received some instruction in the art of cartography/engraving

Piece de Corde dont ils se servent pour jetter leurs lances - Cord used to launch a spear

This finely engraved beautifully hand coloured original 1st edition map of the State of Illinois was published by A J Johnson in the 1860 edition ofJohnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas

1689 Nicolas Sanson Large Antique Map of Germania & Central Europe City & Views The text running for twoTitle : Germania Antiqua Aut N Sanson.. 1689 Ref #: 26191 Size: 24in x 18 1 2in (610mm x 470mm) Date : 1689 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: This fine original hand coloured copper plate engraved antique map of Germania & central Europe stretching from Poland to Italy to Denmark, by Nicolas Sanson, was engraved in 1689 dated in the cartouche and was published by Pierre Mariette in Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde General