"Burgundiae Comitatus, Franche Comte", Jansson, Jan
Subject: Eastern France
Period: 1633 (published)
Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris et I. Hondii Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.6 x 15 inches
49.8 x 38.1 cm
This handsome map focuses on Franche-Comte of Burgundy with the bordering region of Switzerland including Geneva. The map is centered on the capital Besacon and is oriented with north to the right. It is filled with graphic illustrations of the rivers, mountains, forests, fortifications, and cities. Embellished with strapwork title and scales cartouches. German text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #4880:1B.1.
Condition: A
A crisp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a large "A" watermark. There are damp stains in upper margin, just barely touching border.
