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This attractive little atlas by Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam employed the name of Nicolas Sanson on the title page to promote sales. There is no French equivalent publication so it appears Mortier is just referring to the cartography, many of Mortier’s publications were produced in such a manner. This work is one of six similar pocket sized atlases for travellers published by Mortier. They include works on Spain, Italy, Germany, the Low Countries and the rest of the world. Although all are undated they are referred to in an advertisement of 1708 and again in the inventory of Pierre Mortier’s widow in 1719. They were all reissued by Covens and Mortier. A rare item. Koeman III Mor 6; Pastoureau Sanson IVb T. 2; Shirley BL T.Mort 4a.
MORTIER, Pierre
Atlas Nouveau du Voyager pour le Royaume de France avec ses acquisitions
Amsterdam, c.1700
Octavo (185 x 115 mm.), full modern mottled calf, blind panelled with ornate strapwork. Ribbed spine with 6 compartments, red calf label with gilt title. With typographic title page printed in red and black, engraved title, descriptive text, contents leaf with advert on the verso, 23 engraved maps all in early outline colour, engraved leaf of different scales of distance followed by an extensive index. pp. (2), 51, (2), 43. In excellent condition.
Stock number: 1872
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