A fine map of northern England published in Paris by Pierre Mariette. It was first published separately in 1654 and introduced into the first edition of Nicolas Sanson's "Les Cartes Generales" in 1658. Nicolas Sanson was to bring about the rise of French cartography, although the fierce competition of the Dutch would last until the end of the century. This shift in cartographic centres shadowed the relative fortunes of the two countries; France under Louis XIV was a growing power in Europe. Born in Abbeville, in the Picardy region of France, 1600, Sanson studied history and turned to cartography as a means of recording it. In 1630 he was made Géographe Ordinaire du Roi, and was to become one of the tutors to Louis XIV. However, his future success was partly owing to the partnership he made with the publisher Pierre Mariette. In 1644 the latter had purchased the business of Melchoir Tavernier, and helped Sanson with financial support in producing the maps for the planned atlas. His atlas is the first full world atlas to be produced in France. This work had been in development for several years as the dates on the various maps attest. A fine example of the first state. Pastoureau Sanson Vb no. 23.

A lovely map of southern Italy illustrating the Straits of Messina between Sicily and the mainland. It was first published separately in 1648 as dated and introduced into the first edition of Nicolas Sanson's "Les Cartes Generales" in 1658. Sanson (1600-67) was to bring about the rise of French cartography, although the fierce competition of the Dutch would last until the end of the century. This shift in cartographic centres shadowed the relative fortunes of the two countries; France under Louis XIV was a growing power in Europe. Born in Abbeville, in the Picardy region of France, 1600, Sanson studied history and turned to cartography as a means of recording it. In 1630 he was made Géographe Ordinaire du Roi, and was to become one of the tutors to Louis XIV. However, his future success was partly owing to the partnership he made with the publisher Pierre Mariette. In 1644 the latter had purchased the business of Melchoir Tavernier, and helped Sanson with financial support in producing the maps for the planned atlas. His atlas is the first full world atlas to be produced in France. This work had been in development for several years as the dates on the various maps attest. A fine example of the first state. Pastoureau Sanson Va no. 79. Engraved by A. B. de la Plaets and published in Paris by Pierre Mariette. Pastoureau, M. Sanson V 80.

This map of part of Ukraine and the Crimean peninsula was published in Paris by Pierre Mariette. It appeared in Nicolas Sanson's 'Les Cartes Generales' first published in 1658. Sanson was France's premier cartographer and helped to lift French work in this area to another level. His atlas is the first full world atlas to be produced in France. This work had been in development for several years as the dates on the various maps attest. Pastoureau, M. Sanson V, 160; Phillips, P.L. (Atlases) 4260 no. 11.

This map of the Piedmont region of Italy was published in Paris by Pierre Mariette. It centres on Turin and extends from Antibe on the French coast to Savona. Nicolas Sanson's 'Les Cartes Generales' was first published in 1658. This map was introduced in 1665, this example is a later state with the imprint altered to 'Chez l'Autheur'. Sanson was France's premier cartographer and helped to lift French work in this area to another level. His atlas is the first full world atlas to be produced in France. This work had been in development for several years as the dates on the various maps attest. Pastoureau Sanson Vb no. 147.

Engraved by R. Cordier this fine map displays the region of Languedoc in south western France extending from the Pyranees to the Rhone valley. Inland to the north west the cities of Toulouse and Cahors are displayed. From the 'Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde'. Pastoureau Sanson V A no. 44.

Engraved by Antoine de Winter and published in 1700 in the Dutch edition of Sanson's 'L'Europe'. Pastoureau Sanson VIIG.

This map of northern Ireland was published in Paris by Pierre Mariette. It was first introduced in to a later edition of Nicolas Sanson's "Les Cartes Generales" in 1665. Nicolas Sanson was to bring about the rise of French cartography, although the fierce competition of the Dutch would last until the end of the century. This shift in cartographic centres shadowed the relative fortunes of the two countries; France under Louis XIV was a growing power in Europe. Born in Abbeville, in the Picardy region of France, 1600, Sanson studied history and turned to cartography as a means of recording it. In 1630 he was made Géographe Ordinaire du Roi, and was to become one of the tutors to Louis XIV. However, his future success was partly owing to the partnership he made with the publisher Pierre Mariette. In 1644 the latter had purchased the business of Melchoir Tavernier, and helped Sanson with financial support in producing the maps for the planned atlas. His atlas is the first full world atlas to be produced in France. This work had been in development for several years as the dates on the various maps attest. A fine example of the first state. Bonar-Law no. 11 st. 1; Pastoureau Sanson Vb no. 124.

This map of the south western counties of England and South Wales was published in Paris by Pierre Mariette. It was first published separately in 1654 and introduced into the first edition of Nicolas Sanson's "Les Cartes Generales" in 1658. Nicolas Sanson was to bring about the rise of French cartography, although the fierce competition of the Dutch would last until the end of the century. This shift in cartographic centres shadowed the relative fortunes of the two countries; France under Louis XIV was a growing power in Europe. Born in Abbeville, in the Picardy region of France, 1600, Sanson studied history and turned to cartography as a means of recording it. In 1630 he was made Géographe Ordinaire du Roi, and was to become one of the tutors to Louis XIV. However, his future success was partly owing to the partnership he made with the publisher Pierre Mariette. In 1644 the latter had purchased the business of Melchoir Tavernier, and helped Sanson with financial support in producing the maps for the planned atlas. His atlas is the first full world atlas to be produced in France. This work had been in development for several years as the dates on the various maps attest. A fine example of the first state. Pastoureau Sanson Vb no. 26.

A fine attractive map of the region of present day Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan engraved for Nicolas Sanson's 'L'Asie'. Pastoureau Sanson IIIA no. 5.

An attractive map of Russia with an ornate title cartouche. Santini was a Professor of design, an engraver and a mapmaker. The publisher is Giuseppe Antonio Remondini who re-issued Santini's original 'Atlas Universel'. The map is drawn from that of Robert de Vaugondy as stated in the title. Tooley's Dictionary.