"I. de Corse", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Corsica

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:

3.9 x 5.7 inches
9.9 x 14.5 cm

This decorative miniature map of Corsica extends to show the northern coast of Sardinia, Elbe, and the hilly Tuscan coast in the distance. There is nice detail of the island's topography, and key locations are noted, including Bastia, Ajaccio, Bonifacio, and Porto Vecchio. Sailing ships fill the surrounding seas. The title appears on a banner-style cartouche. French text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 152-53; Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET 1 A [478].

Condition: A

A nice impression on watermarked paper with minor marginal toning.