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Antique Map of Madagascar by N. Sanson, circa 1680

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Antique map titled 'Isle de Madagascar ou de St. Laurens. Tiree de Sanutu &c'. Antique map of Madagascar, first published by Sanson in 1657. Sanson notes the source of his map as Livio Sanuto and others. Livio Sanuto was a mid-16th century Italian cosmographer and mathematician who contributed and was one of the primary map makers of his time. Sanuto created the first Atlas of Africa ( Geografia dell 'Africa) published in 1588 in Venice, which was without question the most accurate work of its time and formed the basis for the mapping of Africa for the next century.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1680
  • Condition:
    General age-related toning. Minor wear and foxing, blank verso. Please study images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12416-31stDibs: LU3054318531232
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