L Espage diousee en tous ses Royaumes et principautes.

Sanson/ Jaillot, Charles Hubert Nicolas ( 1600 - 1667 ) Paris

Published by Artist: Sanson/ Jaillot Charles Hubert Nicolas ( - 1667 ) Paris issued in: Paris; - Nicolas Sanson (1600?1667) was a French cartographer termed by some the creator of French geography in which he's been called the father of French cartography Active from 1627 Sanson issued his first map of importance the "Postes de France" which was published by Melchior Tavernier in 1632 After publishing several general atlases himself he became the associate of Pierre Mariette a publisher of prints In 1647 Sanson accused the Jesuit Philippe Labbe of plagiarizing him in his Pharus Galliae Antiquae; in 1648 he lost his eldest son Nicolas killed during the Fronde Among the friends of his later years was the great Condé He died in Paris on 7 July 1667 Two you, 1600

Technic: Copper print, colorit: original colored, condition: Restoration at centerfold and tear on right side, size (in cm): 60 x 88 cm cm; - Very decorative map showing the whole of Spain with Portugal with three magnificent cartouches and a compass rose. Seller Inventory # EUE736_500

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Title: L Espage diousee en tous ses Royaumes et ...
Publisher: Artist: Sanson/ Jaillot Charles Hubert Nicolas ( - 1667 ) Paris issued in: Paris; - Nicolas Sanson (1600?1667) was a French cartographer termed by some the creator of French geography in which he's been called the father of French cartography Active from 1627 Sanson issued his first map of importance the "Postes de France" which was published by Melchior Tavernier in 1632 After publishing several general atlases himself he became the associate of Pierre Mariette a publisher of prints In 1647 Sanson accused the Jesuit Philippe Labbe of plagiarizing him in his Pharus Galliae Antiquae; in 1648 he lost his eldest son Nicolas killed during the Fronde Among the friends of his later years was the great Condé He died in Paris on 7 July 1667 Two you
Publication Date: 1600