This very attractive 17th century map depicts the Dombes region in southeastern France. The ancient city of Lyon, for centuries an important textile center, is found in the lower right corner. The area between Lyon and Macon, west of the Rhone River, is an important Beaujolais wine region. Most cities, towns, forests and waterways are identified. The beautiful title and scale cartouches and elaborate coat-of-arms further enhance the map. The distance scale cartouche features putti, a globe, and armillary sphere. Imprint of Willem and Johannes Blaeu at lower right. German text on verso, published between 1641-70.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4820:2.

Condition: B

Full contemporary color on a toned sheet with some show-through of text on verso and a few spots in the image caused by paper flaws.