France - Pais Bas, Mallet, 1683
Alain Mallet was a talented engineer and cartographer who served in several different king's courts, aside from his military experience. This proximity to the crown probably also afforded him insights into geography and frontiers of exploration of the time. In the 1680's he began a several volume project to illustrate and chart both the history and contemporary views of the world and something of its cultures.
Here, two basic maps and their major drainages for France and the Netherlands. A bold and crisp engraving. Condition is good though left margin is close. Image size is approximately 6.5 x 4.25
