Samson

ref. 18-1027 — Paris: 17th Century European Publisher 1648. 22 x 16 inches. Very Good. 17th Century hand colored map of Lower Lombardy. Some toning and two one-inch tears at bottom edge. Text in French. Scarce.Nicholas Sanson 1600-1667 is considered the father of French cartography in its golden age from the mid-seventeenth century to the mid-eighteenth. Over the course of his career he produced over 300 maps. His success can be chalked up to his geographic and research skills but also to his partnership with Pierre Mariette. Previously Sanson had worked primarily with the publisher Melchior Tavernier. Mariette purchased Tavernier’s business in 1644. Sanson worked with Mariette until 1657 when the latter died. Mariette’s son also Pierre helped to publish the Cartes générales de toutes les parties du monde. [Paris]: 17th Century European Publisher, [1648]. unknown