Upper Rhine France German Swiss Old Map By Mallet 1683
Title: Cercle D, Alsace ou du Haut Rhin.
Haut- Rhine is a department of the Alsace region of France, named after the Rhine river. Its name means Upper Rhine. Haut- Rhine is the smaller and less populated of the two departments of Alsace, although is still densely populated compared to the rest of France.
Cartographer: Allain Manesson Mallet was an important French geographer and military engineer who was work-ing in 17th century France under King Louis XIV. Publications : Description de L'Univers (1683) in 5 volumes, and Les Travaux de Mars ou l'Art de la Guerre (1684) in 3 volumes.
Original copperplate engraving, hand colored.
Size: Sheet app.: 12 x 18 cm. 4.75 x 7 inches. Image app.: 9.5 x 14 cm. 3.75 x 5.5 inches. Condition: Very good.
