Description: The World in Hemispheres by Claude Buffier 1746 Copper engraved map on hand laid paper. Later hand colouring Claude Buffier (1661 - 1731) was a French Philosopher, Historian and teacher. He was born in Poland to French parents who resettled in Rouen soon after he was born. He was educated at the Jesuit school in Rouen and was ordained as a Jesuit Priest at the age of nineteen. After living for some years in Rome, he settles back in Rouen, teaching in the Jesuit school. In 1724 he published his major work of philosophy, ‘Traité des premières vérités ‘. This work built largely on the ideas of Descartes, but remained influential in French philosophy throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Buffier also wrote educational works in History and Geography. His 'Geografia Universale' was first published 1720 and was reprinted and many times during the 18th and early 19th Century. This map is from the 1746 edition published in Paris. The engraver was F.Desbrulins (active 1719-57). Page size is 16cm by 20cmMap area is in good condition for age, engravings are clear. Hand colouring. Some early annotation in ink around the map area. Folds as issuedBlank on reverseSee photos for condition All payments by paypal please
Price: 55 GBP
Location: Bath
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Cartographer/Publisher: Claude Buffier
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Type: Topographical Map
Year: 1746
Date Range: 1700-1799
Era: 1700s
Region: World
