Mediterranean Sea Ancient World Roman Empire 1683 Mallet map

Mer Mediterranee Selon Les Anciens - Partie Orientale de la Mer Meriterranee - Partie Occidentale de la Mer Mediterranee.

(Old Maps, 17th Century Maps, Mallet Maps, Mediterranean Sea, Ancient World).

Issued 1683, Paris, for A.M. Mallet. 

Charming 17th century copper engraved map with old hand color.

The image has a near folk-art feel, a style unique to this historical era. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this reason.

Paper uniformly toned, still a nice looking example, the image displays a fine patina.

Sheet measures c. 7 7/8" H x 5 7/8" W.

Printed area measures c. 5 1/2" H x 4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3, pp. 196.

[B12379].