This lovely map of the historical province of Maine is centered on the famous city of Le Mans. This region witnessed frequent sieges and battles throughout history, as evidenced by the numerous fortified cities shown on the map. Today, Le Mans is famous for its annual international auto race, which is run on local roads. The map is embellished with a cartouche containing a table of abbreviations and a decorative title cartouche featuring a pair of angels and an armillary sphere. German text on verso, published between 1634-35.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4430:2A.

Condition: B+

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with the watermark of Pieter Haeck, light printer's ink residue, and a faint dampstain that just enters the map image at top.