England United Kingdom Britain 1719 Mallet miniature hand color map Formosa some of the original wooden

some of the original wooden boards exposed at edges

of 100 and 200 Pounder Parrott Guns Opposite Yorktown & Gloucester" and: "General M'Clellan's Camp at Cumberland

Oeuvres de La Bruyere

embossed ruled cover & cover design

England United Kingdom Britain 1719 Mallet miniature hand color map Formosa some of the original woodenRoyaume d' Angleterre. Issued 1719, Frankfurt, for A. M. Mallet. Charming early 18th century copper engraved miniature map with lovely hand color. The image has a near folk art feel, a style unique to this historical era. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this reason. Clean and well preserved example, the image displays a pleasing age patina. Perfect small map for framing, gift giving, collecting, etc. Sheet