Isles Maldives
Paris: Pierre Duval, 1676. Miniature map. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 5" x 4", page measures 6 1/4" x 5 3/4" Intricate miniature map depicts the Maldives, a double chain of coral atolls situated in the Arabian Sea. Beautifully depicted, a dozen nearly uniform clusters of islands, arranged from the northwest to the southeast corners of the page. The map is in very good condition. Original centerfold. Pierre Duval (1618-1683) was the nephew and apprentice of Nicolas Sanson. His widow Marie..... More