Interesting map of the world in two hemispheres engraved on copper by Glot. From the scarce “Atlas Portatif, contenant la Gographie Universelle Ancienne et Moderne” by Eustache Herisson published in Paris in 1809 at Desray. [cod.1217/15]
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Interesting map of the world in two hemispheres engraved on copper by Glot. From the scarce “Atlas Portatif, contenant la Gographie Universelle Ancienne et Moderne” by Eustache Herisson published in Paris in 1809 at Desray. [cod.1217/15]
- Author: HERISSON Eustache
- Year: 1809
- Dimension: 243 x 180 mm
- Place of publication: Paris
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