"Carte du Bourdelois, du Pais de Medoc, et de la Prevoste de Born [on sheet with] Principatus Benearnia. La Principaute de Bearn", Blaeu, Willem

This sheet includes two maps of regions within southwestern France. At left is a map of the coast of France along the Bay of Biscay from Garonne River to the border with Spain, including the cities of Bordeaux and Bayonne. At right is a map of the region to the east of Bayonne, surrounding the city of Pau. The maps are superbly embellished with sailing ships, compass roses, a sea monster, strapwork cartouches, and a coat of arms. German text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4610+4630:2.

Condition: A

A nice impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with dampstains along the edges of the sheet.