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Sanson's Africa - Volume with 18 Engraved Maps - This volume with 18 engraved maps with original outline color is Nicolas d'Abbeville Sanson's atlas volume entitled Africa . The work was published in Paris by the author in 1657. The volume is bound in contemporary speckled calf, spines with raised bands and gilt tooling, red-speckled edges. The volume features 18 engraved maps pertaining to Africa. Nicolas Sanson (1600-1667) was oft considered the father of French cartography. He produced over 300 maps in his career, noted for their sharp style and research. Provenance: Bookplate reading ”Haec studia nobiscum perigrinantur rusticantur” Paper Size: ~ 7 3/8” by 9 3/4” Paper Type or Special Features: Volume with 18 Engraved Maps with Original Outline Color