Antique Map of the Region of Touraine in France by Janssonius, 1657

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Antique map titled 'Touraine - Turonensis Ducatus'. Decorative map of the Touraine region. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive … Read more Antique map titled 'Touraine - Turonensis Ducatus'. Decorative map of the Touraine region. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive Theatrum Orbis Orbis Terrarum: In quo Galliae, Helvetiae (\.)' by J. Janssonius (1656-1657). 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. Original/contemporary hand coloring. Latin text on verso, minor wear/defects. Please study image carefully. Date: 1657 Overall size: 58.5 x 49.5 cm. Image size: 49.5 x 37.5 cm. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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