Title of the map:

"ERTZ-HERTZOGTHUMB OESTERREICH. ARCHIDUCHE D'AUSTRICHE HAUTE et BASSE; subdivisées en leurs principaux quartiers, &c. Par N. SANSON d'Abbeville Geographe ordinaire du Roy. A PARIS Chez l'Auteur Avecq Privilege pour vingt Ans 1657". 

Large nice copper engraved map of Austria, by Nicolas SANSON D'ABBEVILLE (1600-1667).

With a decorative cartouche. 

On back, handwritten text in old French, written at the same period of the map, and describing the map.

Active from 1627, Nicolas Sanson d'Abbeville was to bring about the rise of French cartography, although the fierce competition of the Dutch would last until the end of the century. His success was partly owing to the partnership with the publisher Pierre Mariette. In 1644 the latter had purchased the business of Melchior Tavernier, and helped Sanson with financial support in producing the maps. In 1657 Pierre Mariette died, however his son, also named Pierre, co-published Les Cartes Générales de toutes les parties du Monde the following year. It was the first folio French produced world atlas.

Edition: Paris, Pierre Mariette, dated 1657, 17th Century.

Condition : very good condition, in colors

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Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you