Les Voiages de Notre Seigneur Jesus Christ et des Apotres St. Pierre et St. Paul Dans l’Asie, l’Afrique, et L’Europe
$145.00
Mapping the travels of Jesus and his Apostles.
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Description
This fascinating antique map presents the eastern Mediterranean around the First Century A.D. as Rome was beginning to develop into a regional superpower. The Voyages of St. Peter and St. Paul are noted with thin lines and an interesting variety of settlements and geographic features are labeled. Two insets, adjacent to the decorative cartouche, show the Holy Land and the travels of Jesus, as well as an outline of the city of Jerusalem.
The map was published in Paris around 1712 by Pierre Moullart-Sanson. Pierre-Moullart inherited the plates of his grandfather (and renowned Royal French Geographer) Nicholas Sanson, added the surname, and tried his professional hand at cartography. He was unsuccessful, making his imprints rather uncommon on the market.
Map Details
Publication Date: c. 1712
Author: Pierre Moullart-Sanson
Sheet Width (in): 18.50
Sheet Height (in): 15.25
Condition: A-
Condition Description: Copperplate engraved map on a sheet of laid, watermarked paper. Moderate marginal toning and wear and very light scattered foxing. Scattered discoloration from the plate strike. Good to very good condition overall.
$145.00
1 in stock