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This little atlas by Pierre Du Val was intended for the pocket. The first edition was published in 1659; this is an example of the second. There were several further editions. Du Val was the son-in-law of Nicolas Sanson. Most of his publications are rare, this one appears to be particularly so. Pastoureau Duval X B; Pedley ‘The Map Trade in Paris 1650-1825’, in ‘Imago Mundi’ 33 pp. 33-45; refer Shirley BL T.Duv 7a.
DU VAL, Pierre
La Geographie Francoise, contenant Les Descriptions, les Cartes, et le Blason des Provinces de France.
Paris, 1663
Oblong octavo (130 x 165 mm.), full modern calf, blind panelled. Ribbed spine with five compartments, gilt ruled with red calf title label. With ornate engraved title page, engraved contents leaf, 34 engraved maps and 35 engraved coats of arms bound in pairs, except the last. Manuscript notes to many margins, some outline colour. The last leaf a little dirty upper right.
Stock number: 1871
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