"Burgundiae Duc.", Ortelius/Coignet
Subject: France
Period: 1601 (published)
Publication: Epitome Theatri Obis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.5 x 3.3 inches
11.4 x 8.4 cm
Charming miniature map covering the heart of the French wine region with the cities of Dijon and Autun graced with a strapwork title cartouche. The map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. This series of maps was accompanied by text by Michel Coignet and was published by Jan B. Vrients. Italian text on verso.
References: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87.
Condition: B
Light marginal stains and a couple of chips at the bottom margin. Printer's residue in title, else fine.
