Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 90205:
Description
This detailed map is from Nicolas Sanson, Guillame Sanson, and Nicolas Bion’s
Description de tout l’Univers… [suivi de] L’usage des globes celestes et terrestres et des spheres…. The work was published in Amsterdam in 1700 by Francois Halma under the Imprimeur à l’enseigne de Constantin le Grand.
Nicolas Sanson (1600-1667) was oft considered the father of French cartography. He produced over 300 maps in his career, noted for their sharp style and research. He and his son, Guillame Sanson, produced many notable maps and atlases together.
Nicolas Bion (1652-1733) was the most famous French inventory of scientific instruments. He served as the "King’s engineer for mathematical instruments" under Louix XIV. He produced terrestial and celestial globes in the 1700s. According to DSB he "seems to have made globes, sundials, mathematical instruments, and mechanical machines with equal accuracy" and "was extremely clever and had excellent manufacturing facilities at his disposal."
Paper Size: ~ 10" by 8" (Fold Out) & 5 1/2" by 8"
Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some faint offset on some of the fold out plates. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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