SANSON, NicolasABAA
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1663ref. 283501Paris 1663. unbound. very good. Map. Hand-colored engraving. 15" x 23". This map of Sicily from the 17th century shows the entire island as well as the southwesternmost tip of the Italian peninsula. The names of the surrounding bodies of water are named in Latin and rivers mountains lakes and towns are noted on the map. Nicolas Sanson 1600-1667 is considered the founder of the French school of cartography. In reaction to the prevailing trend of Dutch lavishness Sanson favored minimal details focusing rather on accurate cartography than ornament. This map is a fine example of his work. unknown books
1648ref. 251162Paris 1648. unbound. Map. Engraving with hand outline color. Image measures 14.5 x 21.5 inches. This map of Switzerland centers on Lucerne covering approximately the area from Lake Constance south to Lake Como in Italy. Published in 1648 the map dates to the period of the Old Swiss Confederacy. Furthermore it predates by only a few years the Swiss Peasant War of 1653 a siege of Lucerne and Bern that demonstrated the significance of the rural population to the confederacy's stability. Hand-colored outlines on the map indicate the various independent states that made up the confederacy. A title cartouche with elaborate scrollwork adorns the lower right corner of the map. The map is in good condition with full margins and no chips or tears. Wear to lower margin. Nicolas Sanson 1600-1667 is considered the founder of the French school of cartography. In reaction to the prevailing trend of Dutch lavishness Sanson favored minimal details focusing rather on accurate cartography than ornament. This map demonstrates the skill that made him such a valuable asset to the French monarchy. unknown books
ref. 215370Amsterdam: Pierre Mortier. unbound. very good. Map. Engraving with hand outline. Image measures 13 3/4" x 22 1/2". Rare map of Galatia an ancient region of northern Anatolia present-day Turkey along the southern coast of the Black Sea. Published circa 1705 this map is centered on Ankara and shows provinces inhabited by Trocmi Tectosages and Tolistobogi - three Celtic tribes who inhabited the region from the 3rd century BC. Neighboring historical regions of Paphlagonia Pontus Phyrgia Cappadocia and Lycaonia are labeled. Mountains and cities are depicted pictorially. The map shows major roads connecting cities throughout the region. A decorative cartouche features lively figures celebrating with percussion and wind instruments. Full original margins minor offsetting. Based on earlier plates by Sanson. This map appeared in "Atlas Antiquus Sacer Ecclesiasticus et Profanus" published in Amsterdam by Pieter Mortier. Nicolas Sanson 1600-1667 who is considered the founder of the French school of cartography. In reaction to the prevailing trend of Dutch lavishness Sanson favored minimal details focusing rather on accurate cartography than ornament. Pierre Mortier 1661-1711 was a Dutch cartographer engraver and printseller who worked in Amsterdam. He used advanced Dutch printing methods to produce high quality editions of contemporary French maps by cartographers such as De L'Isle Sanson Jaillot de Fer and De Wit. This map is a lovely example of his work. Pierre Mortier unknown books
1696ref. 206066Amsterdam: Alexis-Hubert Jaillot 1696. unbound. very good. Map. Engraving with hand outline. Image measures 23" x 35". Stunning map showing the vast extent of the German Empire including parts of Poland Bohemia Hungary Austria Croatia Italy France and the Netherlands. Exquisite and subtle coloring beautifully detailed. Based on a plate by Nicolas Sanson reworked and published in "Atlas Nouveau" by Jaillot. Severe toning due to early acid backing chipping to edges and corners and some tears. Priced as is. Alexis-Hubert Jaillot 1632--1712 was a French sculptor engraver publisher and cartographer. He served as official geographer to King Louis XIV and worked with other prominent mapmakers of the period such as Nicolas Sanson He is best known for his Atlas Nouveau of 1674. Alexis-Hubert Jaillot unknown books
1723ref. 209708Amsterdam: Mortier Pieter 1723. unbound. very good. Map. Engraving with hand outline. Image measures 14" x 18.75". Beautifully detailed map showing the area between the the Black and Caspian Seas including modern day Russia Georgia Azerbaijan Armenia and Turkey. Full original margins have minor stains. Based on the plates by Nicolas Sanson 1600-1667 who is considered the founder of the French school of cartography. In reaction to the prevailing trend of Dutch lavishness Sanson favored minimal details focusing rather on accurate cartography than ornament. Mortier, Pieter unknown books
1723ref. 202384Amsterdam: Mortier Pieter II 1723. unbound. very good. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 14.5" x 19.25". Includes parts of modern day Morocco Algeria Tunisia and Libya. Nicolas Sanson 1600-1667 is considered the founder of the French school of cartography. In reaction to the prevailing trend of Dutch lavishness Sanson favored minimal details focusing rather on accurate cartography than ornament. Large decorative title cartouche. Map is in good condition with ample margins. Staining along centerfold. Chipped near edges along centerfold. Mortier, Pieter II unknown books
1710ref. 13749441710. A map of Spain by French cartographer Nicolas Sanson 1600-1667 in a later Italian edition dated 1710. In Excellent condition with even age toning. Double matted. Mat: w 28.25 in. x h 23.5; Map: w 24.25 in. x h 19 in. Shelved at DuPont. 1374944. Arts & Antiques. unknown books
1662ref. 16493Paris: chez l’Autheur 1662. SECOND EDITION. Complete with 17 double-page engraved maps hand-colored in outline. Contemporary mottled calf corner edges neatly repaired interior has some minor dampstaining mainly on text and on blank verso of maps last blank leaf torn on lower fore-edge. A contemporary signature on first blank leaf. Similar to L’Amerique this atlas of the continent of Asia was first printed in 1652 and reprinted here with a new title page. The maps are all dated 1652 with only one dated 1653 and do not include the address of Mariette. The atlas features maps of India Persia China Japan the Maldives Arabia and the Philippines among others. Just prior to publication of this series of works which also included atlases of Europe and Africa Sanson formed a partnership with Pierre Mariette an engraver and printseller. Pursuant to their contract Sanson drew the maps and Mariette engraved and printed them. Each maintained possession of half of the plates and they were allowed to exchange and/or buy from one another. Some bore the address of Sanson others Mariette. But Sanson allowed Mariette to store his plates and Mariette without prior agreement started placing his address on Sanson’s plates. In time a lawsuit which had been prosecuted was settled when both died and their respective sons took over the business. This atlas is a fine examples of French mapping by the foremost French cartographer of the seventeenth century. Sanson 1600-1667 “Geographe Ordinaire du Roi” to Louis XIII is considered the founder of French cartography and is generally acknowledged as the originator of the great age of French cartography. chez l’Autheur unknown books
1696ref. 16269Paris: Alexis Hubert Jaillot 1696. Copper-engraved map with full original colour and gold embellishment in excellent condition. A stunning map of Normandy by Alexis Jaillot an exceptional example with gilt embellishments. One of the most important figures in French cartography Nicolas Sanson initiated the great school of French geographers. Born in Abbeville in 1600 Sanson established his first printing house in Paris in 1638. He soon became geographer to the king establishing himself as one of the most influential cartographers on the Continent. He was succeeded by his sons Adrien and Guillaume and by his son-in-law Pierre Duval who continued to publish a wealth of maps using Sanson's name. At the close of the seventeenth century Sanson's plates were purchased by the influential cartographer Alexis Hubert Jaillot who continued to publish his maps and atlases under Sanson's title. This stunning map of Normandy is based on Sanson's map published in 1650 but was redrawn and enlarged by Jaillot. It shows the provinces of Normandy as well as the northern tip of Brittany and part of the English Channel. Both Jersey and Guernsey are included as is Mont St. Michel off the coast of St. Malo. In keeping with all of Sanson's and Jaillot's superb maps forests rivers and towns are meticulously identified and named. The map includes an ornate cartouche in the upper section as well as a scale and key. Tooley Maps & Map-Makers pp. 40-41. Alexis Hubert Jaillot unknown books
1667ref. 10027Paris 1667. No Binding. Near Fine. 12 ½ x 17 inches. Original outline color; excellent. Earliest map of Martinique listed in Phillips featuring attractive original color and an elegant cartouche. This map depicts the situation on the island before 1660 when it was still largely inhabited by natives and only about half of it had been claimed by colonists for sugar cane farming. The map goes so far as to mark with a printed line the partition dividing the "demeure des François" and the "demeure des savages." However by 1660 the entirety of the native population was either dead expelled or in slavery and Martinique was a full-fledged sugar cane-farming European colony. Phillips Maps P. 389. unknown books
ref. 122122Paris 1692. . Double page engraved map with fine original hand-colour with two decorative cartouches surrounded by animals and foliage. Sheet size: 950 mm x 600 mm. Some minor offset and tiny worm holes otherwise very good. The map is dedicated to Jean-Baptiste Antoine Colbert Marquis de Seignelay the eldest son of the French minister of the same name who served Louis XIV. Alexis-Hubert Jaillot 1632-1712 was a French cartographer. He joined the Sanson heirs and redrew Nicolas Sanson's maps on a larger scale. 'Atlas Nouveau' 1674 sea-atlas ' Le Neptune François' 1693. Paris, 1692. unknown
ref. 6m5023H. Jaillot Paris 1696. Grenzkolorierte Kupferkarte gerahmt ca. 56 : 65 cm gebräunt. unknown
2026ref. x-0197609945Oxford University Press Inc 2026. Hardcover. New. 232 pages. 6.51x0.84x9.51 inches. Oxford University Press Inc hardcover
2014ref. __3838178408Presses Académiques Francophones 2014. Paperback. New. 212 pages. French language. 8.66x5.91x0.48 inches. Presses Académiques Francophones paperback
ref. 117739Paris H. Jaillot 1692 but 1696. . Large two-sheet engraved map of Ireland with extremely fine original hand colouring heightened with gold; sheet size: 945 x 628 mm.; left margin cropped into the scale some minor offset and reinforcement to fold on verso; framed & glazed: 1000 x 710 mm. One of the best large format maps of Ireland issued in the late 17th early 18th century. The map shows towns counties mountains islands and a host of other fine details. The title cartouche is impressive with the coat of arms all in stunning full original colour delicately heightened in gold. Based upon the geographical compilations and work of Nicolas Sanson which remained unpublished at the time of his death. In 1674 Jaillot conceived of the re-issue of Sanson's major work published and unpublished in an enlarged format. The maps were issued as early as 1674 and were later jointly issued by Sanson and Mortier in Amsterdam. Paris, H. Jaillot, 1692 [but 1696]. unknown
ref. 117736Paris H. Jaillot 1693 but 1696. . Large two-sheet engraved map of Scotland with extremely fine original hand colouring heightened with gold; sheet size: 945 x 628 mm some minor offset; framed & glazed: 1000 x 710 mm. One of the best large format maps of Scotland issued in the late 17th early 18th century. The map shows towns counties mountains islands and a host of other fine details. The title cartouche is impressive with the coat of arms all in stunning full original colour delicately heightened in gold. Based upon the geographical compilations and work of Nicolas Sanson which remained unpublished at the time of his death. In 1674 Jaillot conceived of the re-issue of Sanson's major work published and unpublished in an enlarged format. The maps were issued as early as 1674 and were later jointly issued by Sanson and Mortier in Amsterdam. Paris, H. Jaillot, 1693 [but 1696]. unknown
2014ref. 1-3838178408Presses Académiques Francophones 2014. Paperback. New. 212 pages. French language. 8.66x5.91x0.48 inches. Presses Académiques Francophones paperback
1668ref. 014632Paris: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde. 1668. Hand coloured. Map measures 55x40.cm plus margin. Some light surface wear or dust marking. Map in good condition. Boldly engraved map of the region of present day Paraguay Uruguay northern Argentina and parts of Chile and Brazil. The Rio de la Plata is the main feature of the map which extends north to the mythical Lago de los Xarayes. The mountains and volcanoes of the Cordillera de los Andes are also prominently shown. There is good detail of topography missions and villages. The decorative title cartouche is adorned with two female figures fruit and flowers. Very Good. Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde.. unknown
1692ref. 31056Paris/Amsterdam Hubert Jaillot 1692. 585x885 cm. Kobberstukket Danmarkskort med Nordtyskland Skåne Halland og Blekinge i fuld håndkolorering med 2 store barok-kartoucher titelkartouche & målestokskartouche. Lille revnedannelse i foldningen øverst og nederst. nederste bladkant repareret uden tab. På kraftigt papir sammensat af to pladetryk. Dette store Jaillot-kort er det største af det 17.århundredes Danmarkskort udfærdiget med forlæg i Sanson's Danmarkskort i mindre format. "Jaillot-typen" er kendt for den pukkelryggede fremstilling af Jylland. - Bramsen gengiver trykket fra 1674 og omtaler p. 114 at kartouchen med en kvinde på en sky først forekommer 1696. Her foreligger både kvinden skyen og dateringen 1692. unknown
1691ref. 43500Amsterdam Huguetan & Mortier 1691. 56x85 cm. Large engraved map of Terra Sancta with original colours in outline. With two large engraved cartouches. Small repairs to lower part of centerfold. This is Jaillot's large version of Sanson's map of Palaestine divided into tribes. unknown
1704ref. 48770Amsterdam Franciscus Halma 1704. Folio. 455 x 29 cm. Contemp. full blindtooled Dutch vellum. Raised bands. Spine ends with tears some cracking along fronthinge but not loose. Vellum at frontcover a bit soiled. Egraved titlepage Coxis del. ianen fecit. Printed titlepage in red/black with an engraved vignette. 15119511 pp. 1 engraved plate with portrait and coat of arms. 4 large folded engraved maps. Light yellowing to margins of textleaves but maps and text fine and clean. 3 of the maps engraved by F. Halma. The maps are the Francois Halma reissues of Sanson's maps from 1683. hardcover
1953ref. ZB691256Paris: Presses Universitaires de France 1953. 366 pp. rebound in buckram hardcover ex library else text and binding clean and tight. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France hardcover
1680ref. 024707London: William Berry 1680. .Kingdoms and States which are found there at present/Described by Sanson/Corrected and amended By William Berry =Kopftitel; Text der figürlich reich verzierten Kartusche oben rechts: Asia Divided into its Principall Regions in which may be seen the extent of the Empires Monarchies Kingdoms and States which at present divide Asia/To the Most serene and Most Sacred Majesty of Charles II./By the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland/This Map of Asia is humbly Dedicated and Presented By Your Majesties Loyal Subject and Servand William Berry; Text der reich verzierten Kartusche links oben: Scale es folgen Maßstäbe verschiedener Länder/London/Sold by William Berry at the Sign of the Globe between Charing-Cross and White-Hall/1680; SW-Kupferstich-Landkarte nach Nicolas Sanson d'Abbeville gestochen von William Berry; ca. 51 x 39 cm; Falzspuren einige Tintenflecken hauptsächlich ausserhalb des Druckbildes mässige Lichtverfärbung; professionell hinter Glas gerahmt in schwarzem Holzrahmen; äußerst selten; for description in other languages of this extremely rare map please don't hesitate to contact me. . Gut. Landkarte. William Berry unknown
1988ref. BN528811Sand & Tchou 1988. 1988. Hardcover. Atlas du monde 1665 de Nicolas Sanson d'Abbeville Atlas du monde 1665 de Nicolas Sanson d'Abbeville Mireille Pastoureau et Nicolas Sanson Sand & Tchou hardcover
2003ref. BN528626JMG Editions 2003. 2003. Le Plaisir De Tuer Le Plaisir De Tuer Sanson Charly und Richard Bessière JMG Editions unknown
