"La Beauce ou sont les Eslections de Chartres, Dourdan, Estampes Pluviers, Chasteau-Dun, et Pays Circonvoisins", Sanson/Mariette

This map details the northern portion of the Centre-Val de Loire region, including the cities of Orleans, Chartres, and Estampes. Political boundaries are illustrated and dozens of tiny towns are named. The map is adorned with a drape-style title cartouche featuring a farmer cutting sheaves of wheat with a sickle. Engraved by Jean Somer.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression with contemporary outline color and later wash color added in map and cartouche, on a sturdy sheet with a large coat of arms watermark, light dampstains along the edges of the sheet, and remnants of hinge tape on verso.