85     BLAEU, G. Imperii Caroli Magni. Amsterdam, 1650. Beau col. Pli central consolidé, fente dans la mer (10 cm) habilement restaurée. - Because of its dimension the map is printed from two plates. Re-inforcements along folds and repair of one tear (10cm) hardly notable. 640 x 970 mm.

500 - 600 €

¤ Prepared by Petrus Bertius in 1616.

86     SANSON, N. / MARIETTE, P. L'Europe. Paris, 1669. Beau col. Paper little age-toned, split along center fold expertly repaired. Generally in good condition. 415 x 563 mm.

250 - 350 €

¤ Fine map of Europe, with address of Pierre Mariette; rue st.Jacques a L'Esperance". Nicolas Sanson was to bring about the rise of French cartography, although the fierce competition of the Dutch would last until the end of the century. His success was partly owing to the partnership with the publisher Pierre Mariette. In 1644 the latter had purchased the business of Melchior Tavernier, and helped Sanson with financial support in producing the maps. In 1657 Pierre Mariette died, however his son, also named Pierre, co-published "Les Cartes Générales de toutes les parties du Monde." the following year. It was the first folio French produced world atlas.