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Auction 177, Lot 429

"L'Isle de France Parisiensis Agri Descriptio", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Northern France, Paris

Period: 1630 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.6 x 5.3 inches
19.3 x 13.5 cm
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Charming small version of Jansson's mapping of the vicinity of Paris, based on a manuscript map attributed to Francois de la Guillotiere. It extends to include Pentioise, Senlis, and Meaux. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius (Pieter van den Keere). French text on verso.

This map was re-engraved for Jan Jansson's editions of the Atlas Minor, published in 5 editions between 1628-48. The copperplates for the original Atlas Minor editions published by Hondius were sold to parties in England between 1621-25. Jansson commissioned Pieter van den Keere and Abraham Goos to engrave new plates, which were close copies of the original editions.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #4300:352A.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with damp stains confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 4/29/2020

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