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Decorative Antique Map of the Berry Region, France, 1657
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Antique map of France titled 'Bituricum Ducatus - Duche de Berri'.
Decorative map of the Berry region, France. Berry is a region located in the center of France. It was a province of France until départements replaced the provinces on 4 March 1790, when Berry became divided between the départements of Cher (High Berry) and Indre (Low Berry). 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.
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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- Period:1650-1659
- Date of Manufacture:1657
- Condition:Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor foxing, Latin text on verso. Please study image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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