in which are Inserted the Observations and Discoveries of Captain Byron
The centerfold has been backed long ago with old paper
The zoomable scan provided should capture the appearance better than words
Contains 15 engraved folding maps by Vaugondy
Complete as issued
India Mughal Empire Ganges & Indus Rivers Ceylon Sri Lanka 1683 Mallet map july 2019 in which are Inserted theInde. (Asia, India, Mughal Empire, Terra Firma, Ganges River, Indus River, Ceylon, Sri Lanka). Issued 1683, Paris, for A. M. Mallet. Charming 17th century copper engraved map with lovely hand color. The image has a near folk art feel, a style unique to this historical era. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this reason. Mostly clean and well preserved example, the image displays a fine patina. Sheet measures c. 7