ISLES DE CYPRE

Published in Paris, 9,5 x 16 cm. A copperplate engraving. An attractive miniature map of Cyprus from Alain Manesson compendious “Description de L’ Univers”, a five volume geographical, cosmographic and historical work. Mallet, born in 1630, spent the first part of his career as a foot soldier in one the regiments of Louis XIV, becoming a sergeant-major of artillery and then an inspector of fortifications, After leaving the army he specialised in the publication of books describing both scientific and practical aspects of military engineering. He is best known, however, for the work in which this appeared, (1686).