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1700 Martineau Map of Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica


1700 Martineau Map of Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica

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l'Italie Avec Les Iles qui en Dependent.


1700 (undated)
6.25 x 8.5 in (15.875 x 21.59 cm)
Italie-martineau-1700

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An uncommon map of Italy issued in 1700. Centered on peninsular Italy, this map covers from Provence to Corfu and from Tyrol to Malta, inclusive of Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily. The map is surrounded by sixteen armorial crests representing various Italian regions. A decorative title cartouche possibly representative of the Pope appears in the Upper right quadrant. Prepared for Martineau du Plessis' Nouvelle Geographie, published in 1700.
Cartographer

Martineau Du Plessis (fl. c. 1700) was a French geographer and schoolmaster from Fontenay, possibly Fontenay-le-Comte. He is best known for his multivolume geography, Nouvelle Geographie issued in 1700. Little else is known of his life.   Further Details...

Source

Martineau du Plessis, Nouvelle Geographie, ou Description Exacte de l'Univers (George Gallet, Directeur de l'Imprimerie des Huguetan), vol 2, 1700.    

Condition

Very good. Original fold lines. Blank on Verso.

References

Bibliotheque Nationale de France: Réserve A 200 189

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