"La Geographie Universelle Contenant les Descriptions, les Cartes, et le Blason, des Principaux Pais du Monde", Duval, Pierre

This charming title page appeared in Duval's fine miniature world geography, with many of the maps based on Nicolas Sanson. Pierre Duval was Sanson's nephew and pupil, and published a wide range of atlases and individual maps. The title page features an octagonal border filled with leaves, a double-hemisphere world map, two books, and a sun, surrounded by the four continents in the corners.

References: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau, Duval XI Fa.

Condition: B+

A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and light toning along centerfold. A previous owner's stamp appears in bottom blank margin.