Jun 272012
 
Manesson Mallet Map Congo 1683

Manesson Mallet Map of the Congo published in 1683 This original antique map of the Congo, West Africa is by Alain Manesson Mallet and from his ‘Description de L’Univers’ first published in 1683 in French. This being from Volume 3 which dealt with Africa and surrounding Islands. This antique map has modern wash and outline hand [continue reading]

Jun 272012
 
Manesson Mallet Map Costes D'Abex D'Aian et de Zanguebar, East Africa 1683

Manesson Mallet Map of East Africa titled Costes D’Abex D’Aian et de Zanguebar published in 1683 This original antique map of Costes D’Abex D’Aian et de Zanguebar showing the east coast of Africa (Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania) is by Alain Manesson Mallet and from his ‘Description de L’Univers’ first published in 1683 in French. This antique map has modern wash and [continue reading]

Jun 272012
 
Manesson Mallet Map Ile Bourbon, Reunion 1683

Manesson Mallet Map of Reunion titled Ile Bourbon published in 1683 This original antique map of Reunion on the east coast of Africa is by Alain Manesson Mallet and from his ‘Description de L’Univers’ first published in 1683 in French. This antique map has modern hand colour. Image Copyright © 2012 The Old Map [continue reading]

Jun 272012
 
Manesson Mallet Map Isle de Madagascar 1683

Manesson Mallet Map of Madagascar Titled Isle de Madagascar dite de St. Laurens ou Isle Daufine published in 1683 This original antique map of Madagascar on the east coast of Africa is by Alain Manesson Mallet and from his ‘Description de L’Univers’ first published in 1683 in French. Image Copyright © 2012 The Old Map [continue reading]

Apr 092011
 
Manesson Mallet Abissinie Abyssinia Africa Map 1683 1st ed

Manesson Mallet Abissinie Abyssinia Africa Map 1683 1st ed – Abissinie. The map image below is by Manesson Mallet and is titled Abissinie. Showing nearly the whole of Africa. Just missing off the North West section of Africa. Also shown is a map of Madagascar. There are currently about 650 Manesson Mallet [continue reading]