Subject: France
Period: 1552 (circa)
Publication: Cosmographiae Universalis…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
13.5 x 10 inches
34.3 x 25.4 cm
This handsome woodblock map of France includes a panel giving the names and principal cities of the various regions. The land is graphically engraved with mountains, rivers and forests. A coat of arms with a fleur-de-lis decorates the map. Latin text on verso.
References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #155-5.
Condition: B+
A nice impression with attractive color and original margins. There is very minor soiling, two tiny holes only visible when held to light, and a centerfold separation in bottom blank margin that has been closed on verso with old paper. There is a light damp stain in bottom corners of sheet, not affecting map.