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Auction 208, Lot 405

"La Saintonge Vers le Septentrion avecq le Pays d'Aulnis et les Isles de Re et Oleron", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Western France

Period: 1645 (circa)

Publication: Nieuwen Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.9 x 17.8 inches
55.6 x 45.2 cm
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Fine map of the region including Ile de Re, Ile d' Oleron and the cities of Niort, Saintes and La Rochelle. Embellished with three sailing ships and two fine cartouches surrounded by cherubs. The cartography is credited to Nicolas Sanson. Dutch text on verso, published between 1645-58.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #4521:1.

Condition: B+

A dark impression with full contemporary color, a bit of printer's ink residue, light toning, and minor foxing.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Unsold

Closed on 4/22/2026

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