Antique Map of the Region of Artois by Covens & Mortier (c.1730)

Description: Antique map titled 'Carte d'Artois et des environs'. Large map of the region of Artois, France. Artois is former province located in the northwestern part of France, boarding Belgium (Flanders) on the north and Picardy to the south. This map extends from Dunkirk and Abbeville in the west to Douai, Cambrai and Lille in the East. 

Artists and Engravers: Pieter und David Mortier were booksellers in Paris and have published a wide range of geographical works. After Pieter's death, his widow continued the business until their son Cornelius took over. Cornelius started a partnership with his brother-in-law Johannes Covens and established the famous publishing house "Covens and Mortier" in Amsterdam. They have re-issued Atlases of Sanson, de l'Isle, Visscher and de Wit.