Ancient Geographic Map Of The Old World - Orbis Vetus Orbis Vetus

Original proof engraved in 1663.
Pierre Duval cartographer.
Colored boundaries of the time. Light redness in the margins not reaching the engraving with the absence of the 2 upper margin angles.
Good condition.
Sheet size: 57 x 43 cm. Engraving format: 53 x 37 cm.
Original antique map of 1663.
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Pierre Duval (1618-1683) was a French geographer, cartographer and publisher who worked in Abbeville and Paris in the 17th century Nephew of the famous cartographer Nicolas Sanson, of who he learned the art and skills of the cartographer, the 2 men then worked at the royal court, following the King's request to bring together the crafts in Paris. He made many new maps and atlases. He was appointed “Ordinary Geographer of the King” from 1650 and died in 1683. His wife and daughters continued his activity after his death.