"La Province de Poitou et le Pays d'Aunis. La Generalite de Poitiers, ou sont les Eslections de Pottiers, de Chatelleraud, de Thouars, de St. Maixent, de Niort, de Fontenayle Comte, de Mauleon et des Sables d'Olonne", Sanson, Nicolas
Subject: France
Period: 1707 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
28.7 x 18.5 inches
72.9 x 47 cm
Fine, large map of the province of Poitiers with superb detail, particularly of the fortified cities and the lowlands in the vicinity of Lucon and Marans. Decorated with a title cartouche incorporating a coat of arms with angels and cherubs.
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Condition: B
Faint stain on upper centerfold in map and a little foxing. Short tear entering border at right, repaired with archival tape.