Worldview Antique Maps and Books

Mortier, Pierre

1661-1711

Pierre and David Mortier were brothers of French extraction whose publishing interests covered a wide field embracing French and English works as well as Dutch. Pieter was probably trained in the bookselling business in Paris and David spent many years in England. In fact, he acquired British nationality and died there in about 1728. After Pieter's death, his widow continued the business until their son, Cornelis, was able to take over. Then in 1721, Cornelis entered into partnership with his brother-in-law, Johannes Covens, to form the famous name Covens and Mortier, a firm which continued in existence, with only a slight change of name, until the middle of the nineteenth century. For details of their publications see under Covens and Mortier.

Item:	Nova Orbis Tabula, In Lucem Edita, A.F. De Wit.
Item #	WO1181
Year:	1690 circa
Place of Publication:	Amsterdam
Price:	$ 9950
Full Details