Bidspirit auction | Sanson - Map of Africa

Sanson - Map of Africa - This historic map is from Nicolas Sanson's Geographische en historische beschrvingh der vier bekende werelds-deelen Europa, Asia, Africa en America . The work was published in Utrecht in 1683 by Simon Ribbius. This was the Dutch reissue of Sanson's atlas of the world with the maps re-engraved by Antonie d'Winter. It was translated into Dutch from the French edition of 1653 by Simon de Vries. Nicolas Sanson (1600-1667) was oft considered the father of French cartography. He produced over 300 maps in his career, noted for their sharp style and research. He first introduced the atlas / map featured here in 1653, with his son, Guillame Sanson, continuing this publication post-humously. Paper Size: ~ 12 1/2” by 8 3/8” (Fold Out) Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving