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Old Map of the Bourbonnais Region of France, ca.1630

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Antique map titled 'Bourbonois - Borbonium Ducatus'. Old map of the Bourbonnais region of France. Bourbonnais was a historic province in the centre of France that corresponds to the modern département of Allier, along with part of the département of Cher. Artists and Engravers: Gerard Mercator (Kremer) was born in Rupelmonde in Flanders and studied in Louvain. He drawn his first map in 1537 and became a cartographer and globe maker. In 1552 he moved to Duisburg, Germany where he published his famous 18-sheet world map in 1569 with his own new projection, today called Mercator projection. Later he decided to publish a new edition of Ptolemy's Geographia. Followed by his major work, a 3 volume collection of maps to which the word "Atlas" was applied the first time. The first volume was published 1585, followed by the second in 1589 and the third one after his death in 1595 by his son Rumold. A second edition of all three parts was published 1602. 1604 Jodocus Hondius acquired the plates and published several edition together with his sons Jodocus II and Henricus until 1633. More editions followed until 1666 by Janssonius who was in partnership with Henricus. Some of the plated where also used in W.J. Blaeu in 1630. Condition: Fair/good, age-related toning. Repair on folding line. Original/contemporary hand coloring. Latin text on verso, please study image carefully.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1630-1639
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1630
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Repair on folding line. Original/contemporary hand coloring. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12389-1 1stDibs: LU3054326752842
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