Title: “Asia Vetus Autore N. Sanson Abbavillæo Christianiss. Galliar. Regis Geographo Lutatiæ Parisorum Apud Autorem Et Apud Petrum Mariette via Iacobæa sub signo Spei 1650 Cum privilegio Annorum Viginti.” Description: Striking and highly detailed unusual double page copper engraved map of the Asian Continent at the ancient time. The East Indies and northern part of Papua-New Guinea are delineated. The map provides excellent topographic details on cities, towns, rivers, lakes, reliefs and islands. Map dated 1650! Cartographer: Nicolas Sanson (1600 – 1667) Sheet size: 43,0 x 58,5 cm Year: 1650 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Very good condition. Paper with original map maker’s watermark. Contemporary outline colouring. This is an original antique map published in 1650 and NOT a modern copy or reprint! On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity!
