Subject: Caribbean
Period: 1682 (published)
Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.9 x 3.9 inches
12.4 x 9.9 cm
This miniature map of the Caribbean includes southern Florida and the Bahamas, and depicts major towns and key topographical features. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson's nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson.
References: King (3rd ed) #1660; Pastoureau, Duval XI Fa.
Condition: B+
A nice impression with original outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche, on a watermarked sheet with light toning along the centerfold and edges of the sheet.