Kingdom of Persia (Iran) old map Manesson Mallet 1684
Title: Ancienne Niniue
Antique map of the Kingdom of Persia (now Iran). Down the tree is sitting Prophet Jonas. Copperplate engraved map with hand coloring.
Cartographer: Allain Manesson Mallet Mallet was an important French geographer and military engineer who was working in 17th century France under King Louis XIV.
Origin: Description de L'Univers (1683) in 5 volumes, and Les Travaux de Mars ou l'Art de la Guerre (1684) in 3 volumes.
Size image app.: 15 x 11.5 cm. 6 x 4.5 inches. Good borders. Condition: View overall good, soiling in borders.
