Sicily, by P. Duval. 1679
Pierre Duval (Abbeville, 1618 - 1683)
French geographer, nephew and pupil of Nicolas Sanson. He was encouraged by Louis XIV to move to Paris. In 1650 he became Géographe Ordinaire du Roy.
La Sicile, Avec les anciens noms de presque toutes ses Places, Rivieres, Chasteaux, &c.
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Category: Antique maps > Europe > Italy
Old, antique map of Sicily, by P. Duval.
Cartographer: N. Sanson
Date on map: 1672
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Size (not including margins): 36 x 46.5cm (14 x 18.1 inches)
Verso: Blank
Condition: Original coloured in outline, excellent.
Condition Rating: A+
References: Dufour-La Gumina, p.135 & 298;.
From: Cartes de geographie les plus nouvelles et les plus fideles, ... Paris, P. Du Val, 1679. (Pastoureau, Duval II E)
Pierre Duval (Abbeville, 1618 - 1683)
French geographer, nephew and pupil of Nicolas Sanson. He was encouraged by Louis XIV to move to Paris. In 1650 he became Géographe Ordinaire du Roy.