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Antique Map of France by Janssonius, c.1650
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Antique map titled 'Gallia Vetus'. Beautiful map of France based on Caesar's De Bello Gallico. In the columns to the left and right important tribes and people are described.
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: Very good, general age-related toning. Crease in lower margin. Dutch text on verso, please study image carefully.
Date: c.1650
Overall size: 58.5 x 50 cm.
Image size: 50 x 37.5 cm.
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- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 23.04 in (58.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1650
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- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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