France · 17th century
€ 297
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Antique map of France titled 'Picardia vera et inferior'. Detailed map of the Picardy region of France. Shows the cities of Calais, Abbeville, St. Quentin, Rethel and others.
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.
Condition: Good, age-related toning. Repair on folding line, minor other defects. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
Date: c.1650
Overall size: 60.5 x 52 cm.
Image size: 54 x 39 cm.
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