Dragon tree, Dracaeno drago. "Arbre de l'Isle de Fer
by Mallet, Allain Manesson
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Nafplion, Greece
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About This Item
Natural History: Paris. Thierry. Denys. 1683. Copper engraved illustration Of the "Dragon tree" source of "Dragon's blood " on the island of El Hiero in the Canary Islands, from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso. The Dragon tree/ Dracaeno Drago, produces a red sap" dragons blood" used as a die it is found in the Canary islands on El Hiero, Tenerife and in Medeira Dark impressions. Allain Manesson Mallet 1630- 1706, French cartographer, engineer and mathematician, served in the army of Louis XIV, and also that of the King of Portugal later becoming Inspector of Fortifications to Louis. He published the "Description de l'Univers" in 1683, attempting to describe the cartography, towns, ports, people, habits and traditions of the known world. The work extended to 5 volumes with some 600 illustrations. His other works were"Les Travaux de Mars, ou L'art de la Guerre" 1684, and "La geometerie Practique" 1702. Natural History Canary Islands Dragon tree El Hiero
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- Bookseller
- Mary Louise Bryan/Paralos Gallery (GR)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1180
- Title
- Dragon tree, Dracaeno drago. "Arbre de l'Isle de Fer
- Author
- Mallet, Allain Manesson
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Paris. Thierry. Denys. 1683
- Place of Publication
- Natural History
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Mary Louise Bryan/Paralos Gallery
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Nafplion
About Mary Louise Bryan/Paralos Gallery
Dealer in Antiquarian Maps Prints & Books with over 25 years experience. Shop in Historic centre of Nafplion Greece; Internet site Exhibiter at London Map Fair and at fairs around Europe. Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association & ILAB
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