The title page for Duval's miniature world geography depicts the four continents of Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa in the corners. At top is a tiny double-hemisphere world map. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson's nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including this fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson.
References: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau (Duval XI Fb).
Condition: A
Original color with gilt highlights and faint toning along centerfold.