PERSOY, P. Britanniae. Amsterdam, 1694. Beautiful... - Lot 82 - Nouvelle Etude

PERSOY, P. Britanniae. Amsterdam, 1694. Beautiful period col. Oxidation of the green colour having weakened the paper, skilful restorations. Nice copy 48 x 58 mm. Rare map probably published in a composite atlas. It is dedicated to Jean Six, Dutch poet and literator by Petrus Persoy in the year 1694. To note, the importance of the cartouche with numerous characters and in which the scales are incorporated. Very decorative map. No indication on the seas surrounding Brittany. Fourteen ships. Naval combat south of Belle-Isle with a fleeing barque. No mention of the islands of Houat and Hoedic, nor of the Seven Islands, although they are mentioned, and mentioned, e. Many fantasies, especially in the toponymy. § Copy reproduced in C. Gaudillat, Cartes anciennes de la Bretagne 1582-1800, pl. N°28.