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"Provincia Auctore Petro Joanne Bompario. Provence", Blaeu, (Family)
Subject: Southern France
Period: 1644 (circa)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum...
Color: Hand Color
Size:
21.3 x 15.1 inches
54.1 x 38.4 cm
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This handsome map of Provence by Willem and Johannes Blaeu is adorned with a decorative title cartouche and scale of miles, coats-of-arms, sailing ships, two compass roses, and rhumb lines. The cities of Nice, Cannes, St. Tropez, Aix, Avignon, d'Orange, Arles, Marseille, and the wine region of Chateauneuf du-Pape are included. The map is based on the cartography of Petro Joanne Bompario. Latin text on verso, published between 1644-55.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol II) #4700:2.
Condition: B
Contemporary outline color on an evenly toned sheet featuring an Atlas watermark. The centerfold has been reinforced with tissue on verso.
Estimate: $300 - $375
Price: $220
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