"Burgundiae Inferioris, quae Ducatus Nomine Censetur, Des.", Ortelius, Abraham

This stunning map is one of four maps of the Burgundy region included in the Theatrum. This map features the Dukedom of Burgundy, which is present-day Cote d'Or with its fabulous vineyards. Locates the cities of Verdun, Chatillon, Montbard, Dijon, Beaune, Chalon, Tournus, Autun, and Saulieu. Embellished with a large strapwork title cartouche with a coat of arms, an equally decorative scale of miles and surrounded in a bold and handsome border. French text on verso, published in 1598.

References: Van den Broecke #54.

Condition: A

A nice impression on a bright sheet with the crossed arrows watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps. There is some minor rippling of the paper, a small area of paper weakness in the right blank margin, and light toning along the edges of the sheet.