Mallet’s Map of Cairo passenger maps eyes swiveling in both directions

eyes swiveling in both directions while contemplating which way to jump

conjugate wormhole at centrefold

Kelpra Studio number 'K7213' stamped on the verso

contemporary speckled calf

Mallet’s Map of Cairo passenger maps eyes swiveling in both directionsThis map of Cairo is from Mallets Description de lUnivers. It derives, ultimately, from Matteo Paganos magnificent 21 sheet wall map, published in Venice in 1549. First published in Paris in 1683, it was reprinted with German text in Frankfurt the following year. Mallet was a military engineer, cartographer and mathematician in the service of the French King, Louis XIV. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, 15 x 10. 5 cm, black and white, French