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Nicolas Sanson
(20 December 1600 – 7 July 1667)
Cartographer to the King
Nicolas Sanson is considered the father of French cartography in its golden age from the mid-seventeenth century to the mid-eighteenth. Over the course of his career he produced over 300 maps. His success can be chalked up to his geographic and research skills, but also to his partnership with Pierre Mariette. Previously, Sanson had worked primarily with the publisher Melchior Tavernier. Mariette purchased Tavernier’s business in 1644. Sanson worked with Mariette until 1657, when the latter died. Mariette’s son, also Pierre, helped to publish the Cartes générales de toutes les parties du monde.
In 1647 Sanson accused the Jesuit Philippe Labbe of plagiarizing him in his Pharus Galliae Antiquae; in 1648 he lost his eldest son Nicolas, killed during the Fronde. Among the friends of his later years was the great Condé. He died in Paris on 7 July 1667. Two younger sons, Adrien (d. 1708) and Guillaume (d. 1703), succeeded him as geographers to the king.
Genuine Original Nicolas Sanson Antique Maps of Eastern Europe (1664-1666)
NOTE: other Sanson maps can be found within the maps available for individual countries (i.e. Italy), accessed through the main home page for antique maps
We do NOT sell reproductions, these are guaranteed genuine antique maps. Sources and dates of publication are cited when known.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE THUMBNAIL IMAGES FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DIGITAL DARVILL'S WATERMARK IS NOT ON THE ACTUAL ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PRINT.
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: Sanson-1
Tartarie Europeenne ou Petite Tartarie
ou sont
Les Tartares du Crim, ou de Perecot, de Nogais, d'O Cazcoiu, et de Budziak
published by Pierre Marriette, Paris
(1665)
Overall sheet size = approx. 23 1/8 x 17 3/8 inches (59 x 44 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 19 3/2 x 15 3/4 inches (50 x 40 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring, on chain-laid paper, over 350 years old • with folds, as issued
Condition: GOOD
natural paper wrinkles to right of center fold, minor edge and corner wear, faint soft creases in upper corners, light age toning
$275
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: Sanson-2
Haute Podolie ou Palatinat de Kamieniec
published by Pierre Marriette, Paris
(1665)
Overall sheet size = approx. 23 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches (59 x 44 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 20 7/8 x 15 7/8 inches (53 x 40 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring, on chain-laid paper, over 350 years old • with folds, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD
minor edge and corner wear, light age toning
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: Sanson-3
Partie de Lithuanie ou sont les Palantinats de Poloczk, Witepsk, Mselslauw, et partie de Minsk avec le Duché de Smolensko
published by Pierre Marriette, Paris
(1665)
Overall sheet size = approx. 23 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches (59 x 44 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 21 3/8 x 16 3/4 inches (54 x 42.5 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring, on chain-laid paper, over 350 years old • with folds, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD
minor edge and corner wear, light age toning
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: Sanson-4
Masovie Duché, et Polaquie; ou sont les Palatinats de Czersk, Bielsk, et Plocsko
published by Pierre Marriette, Paris
(1665)
Overall sheet size = approx. 23 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches (59 x 44 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 21 1/8 x 15 7/8 inches (54 x 42 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring, on chain-laid paper, over 350 years old • with folds, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD
minor edge and corner wear, light age toning
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: Sanson-5
Partie Meridionalle du Royaume de Hongrie
published by Pierre Marriette, Paris
(1664)
Overall sheet size = approx. 23 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches (59 x 44 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 22 3/4 x 14 1/4 inches (60 x 36 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring, on chain-laid paper, over 350 years old • with folds, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD
minor edge and corner wear, light age toning
$275
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: Sanson-6
Provinces Unies et Incorporées a la Couronne de Boheme, qui sont les Duché de Silesie, Marquisat de Moravie et Lusace
Marquisat de Moravie
published by Pierre Marriette, Paris
(1654)
Overall sheet size = approx. 23 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches (59 x 44 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 21 1/4 x 16 1/4 inches (54 x 41 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring, on chain-laid paper, over 350 years old • with folds, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD
minor edge and corner wear, light age toning
$425
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: Sanson-7
Russie Noire divisée in ses Palatinats &c.
published by Pierre Marriette, Paris
(1654)
Overall sheet size = approx. 23 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches (59 x 44 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 20 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches (52 x 44 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring, on chain-laid paper, over 350 years old • with folds, as issued
Condition: GOOD to VERY GOOD
minor edge and corner wear, light age toning, very narrow top margin with paper folding on itself at top edge only
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: Sanson-8
Partie de Lithuanie ou sont les Palantinats de Minsk et Mseislauw...
published by Pierre Marriette, Paris
(1665)
Overall sheet size = approx. 23 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches (59 x 44 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 21 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches (52 x 44 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring, on chain-laid paper, over 350 years old • with folds, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD
minor edge and corner wear, light age toning
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: Sanson-9
Basse Podolie, ou Palatinat de Braclaw
published by Pierre Marriette, Paris
(1665)
Overall sheet size = approx. 23 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches (59 x 44 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 21 1/4 x 14 inches (52 x 35.5 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring, on chain-laid paper, over 350 years old • with folds, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD
minor edge and corner wear, light age toning
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: Sanson-10
Haute Volhynie, ou Palatinat de Lusuc
published by Pierre Marriette, Paris
(1665)
Overall sheet size = approx. 23 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches (59 x 44 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 22 1/5 x 15 1/4 inches (57 x 39 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring, on chain-laid paper, over 350 years old • with folds, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD
minor edge and corner wear, light age toning, very narrow top margin with paper folding on itself at top edge only
THE MAP BELOW IS NOT BY NICOLAS SANSON, BUT IS OF THE SIMILAR TIME FRAME AND STYLE.
cartouche detail (light area is reflection on glass of the framed item)
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: Sanson-11
Correctissimo Descriptio Hannonnaie (Province of Belgium)
by Frederick de Witt of Amsterdam
(circa 1707)
Overall FRAMED size = approx. 31 1/4 x 27 3/4 inches (79.3 x 70.5 cm) please excuse glare/reflection from glass
Image size (to double mat opening) = approx. 23 1/2 x 20 inches (59.7 x 50.8 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring, on chain-laid paper, over 310 years old • with folds, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT
dark oak frame has a couple of minor unobtrusive nicks
NOTE: THIS FRAMED PIECE WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING TO WHAT IS CHARGED BY THE CHECK-OUT SYSTEM. PLEASE EITHER ENQUIRE BEFORE PURCHASING OR LOOK FOR AN INVOICE FOR SHIPPING AFTER PURCHASING ONLINE.
WE MAY ALSO UNMOUNT THE MAP FOR SHIPPING UNFRAMED IF SO DESIRED. PLEASE ENQUIRE IF INTERESTED IN THIS OPTION
$875
(plus additional shipping to be determined by location)
