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An extremely ornate table of contents page from Pierre Mortier’s (1661-1711) ‘Atlas Nouveau’ first issued about 1696. The wreathed title is flanked by allegorical figures. either side of the table are Hercules holding aloft the earth and a female figure with library shelves behind. Running the length of the bottom is a further library scene with a group consulting a globe and various books. Koeman (1967-70) Mor 1.
MORTIER, Pierre

Neptune Francois Table des Cartes

Amsterdam, 1696
520 x 425 mm., in full early wash colour, some outside edge margin wear on the right side, repaired, otherwise in good condition.
Stock number: 10759

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