France, Orange, Avignon, Mont Ventoux, W. Blaeu, 1635, La Principauté d'Orange et Comtat de Venaissin
Lovely and very detailed map of the Avignon/Orange/Mont Ventoux region in the south of France with delightful title cartouche, coats of arms and mile stick. The map identifies important towns, fortifications, rivers, vineyards and villages throughout with beautifully rendered mountains and forests.
Oriented with south above and the north below.
Cartographer: Jacques de Chieze
Date of the first edition: 1627.
Date of the first atlas-edition: 1630.
Date of this map: 1635.
Date on map: 1627.
Verso: French text.
References: Van der Krogt 2, 4730:2; Schilder 4, p. 107 #56.2
From: Théâtre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas. Seconde partie. J. Blaeu, 1635. (Van der Krogt 2, 211.2C), Anmsterdam
Good-very good condition. Some very light age browning. Small repairs on the back of the lower and upper part of the central fold, not affecting the image. Otherwise excellent. Clear print. Wide margins. Nice hand coloring. Reverse side text in French.
Image 38,5x49,5cm, sheet 49x60cm