Antique Map of the Seine-et-Marne / Champagne Region by Janssonius, 1657
€ 310
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1657
Mapmaker / artist
Johannes Janssonius
Sheet size
50 × 60 cm (19.7 × 23.6 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-12082-15
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
General age-related toning. Minor foxing, Latin text on verso. Some creasing on the folding line. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique map of France titled 'Valesium Ducatus Valois'. Oriented to the north of the Picardy region with Compiegne, Senlis, Meaux, Chateau-thierry and Soissons around the perimeter. Three corners of the map are ornamented with the royal arms, scales and title cartouche with two gentlemen and their hounds. The region is today included in the modern day department of Seine-et-Marne. The region is known for fine wines, including Champagne, which partially overlaps ancient Valois, and France's best Brie Cheese, Brie de Meaux. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive Theatrum Orbis Orbis Terrarum: In quo Galliae, Helvetiae (..)' by J. Janssonius (1656-1657).
Artists and Engravers: Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson (1588-1664) was born in Arnhem, Netherlands. His father was a bookseller and publisher (Jan Janszoon the Elder). When he married the daughter of the cartographer Jodocus Hondius he also set up a business as book publisher in Amsterdam. His first map was published in 1616. Around 15 years later he set up a partnership with his brother in law Hondius add issued further editions of the Mercator/Hondius atlas. After his death his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk.
