DIVISION DU GLOBE TERRESTRE.
by CHIQUET, Jacques
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About This Item
La Nouveau et Curieux Atlas Geographique et Historique., [c.1719]. This plate shows two hemispheres, showing the equator, tropics and polar zones of the world, in the cusps and corners there are six smaller diagrams showing 'Disposition des Parallels' and 'Explication des Zones' etc. In the early eighteenth century, French cartography overtook the Dutch in terms of accuracy and design. Chiquet's delightful Nouveau et Curieux Atlas was typical product of the time. Size: 212 x 165 mm. (8½ x 6½ inches). Copper engraving. Original colour with later additions. Fine condition, good margins. Moreland and Bannister, p.132
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- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 53275
- Title
- DIVISION DU GLOBE TERRESTRE.
- Author
- CHIQUET, Jacques
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- La Nouveau et Curieux Atlas Geographique et Historique.
- Date Published
- [c.1719]
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Peter Harrington
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Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
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