Highly Rated (germany) Cercle De Souabe - Final Sale [YCAvPxtk]

Highly Rated (germany) Cercle De Souabe - Final Sale [YCAvPxtk], Mallet, 1683

Alain Mallet was a talented engineer and cartographer who served in several different king's courts, aside from his military experience. This proximity to the crown probably also afforded him insights into geography and frontiers of exploration of the time. In the 1680's he began a several volume project to illustrate and chart both the history and contemporary views of the world and something of its cultures. 

Here, the region southern of Swabia as it neighbors Switzerland and Tyrolian Italy. Details the major rivers, towns, as well as regional provinces, and neighboring nations. Condition is good with some minor foxing and age toning to the entire sheet. Image size is approximately 6.75 x 4.75 (inches)