"Venuxini Comitatus Nova Descr. Auctore Stephano Ghebellino", Ortelius, Abraham
Subject: France
Period: 1584 (circa)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
9.2 x 14 inches
23.4 x 35.6 cm
This early map of Comtat Venaissin was prepared by Stefano Ghebellini for Ortelius in 1574. It focuses on the Rhone River valley and Avignon, which were at the time a Papal enclave. The Comtat is one of the richest wine regions in France and several important Chateaus are located on the map including Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This map was separated from the folio sheet on which it was published with two other maps of France.
References: Van den Broecke #49c.
Condition: B+
Good impression and lovely old color. Neatly remargined at left to accommodate framing. There is a short tear in the bottom margin, well away from the map.
