17th century miniature map of the Bahamas

MALLET, Alain Manesson.

Isles Lucayes.
Paris, 1683. Coloured. 160 x 110mm. French text on verso.

Miniature map of the Bahamas, decorated with a sea-battle, from Mallet's 'Description de l'Univers'. The sea is named 'Mer de Nort' or North sea, which was the name given to the Atlantic ocean at that time.


Stock ID : 13120