"Touraine. Turonensis Ducatus et Confinium Galliae Celticae Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Striking map of the Loire River valley with Tours near the center. The map was compiled from cartographic information from Bougereau's Theatre Francois in 1594. Two large strapwork cartouches and distance scale decorate the map, which is beautifully engraved with forests, rivers, cities and villages. Spanish text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #42.

Condition: B+

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a sheet with the horn coat of arms watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps. There is light printer's ink residue, some color offsetting, and minor toning.