1740 Guillaume Delisle Original Antique Atlas Title Page for Atlante Novissimo Russia and which secured his fame

and which secured his fame as Europes premier globe maker

and the two colonies developed in radically different directions

shows a mature observation of reality and handling of light

a corruption of \'Xaraies\' meaning \'Masters of the River

Postlethwayte\'s work is a full re-engraving in which all text has been translated to english

1740 Guillaume Delisle Original Antique Atlas Title Page for Atlante Novissimo Russia and which secured his fameTitle : Atlante Novissimo De Sig Guglielmo De L Isles Size: 15in x 10in (380mm x 255mm) Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Date : 1740 Ref #: 70343 Description: This fine original copper plate engraved antique frontispiece from the Italian version of Guillaume Delisle atlas Atlante Novissimo, was published by Girolamo Albrizzi in 1740. The architectural columns are flanked by both male & female Roman soldier. At the top of the structure, a pair of putti