Limoges, Limousin, France.
Mercator, Gerard.
Petrus Kaerius/ Pieter Van der Keere.
"Totius Lemouicier. " Amsterdam, Johannis Cloppenburgji. 1632
Copper engraved map of Limoges, Limousin. France, from" Gerardi Mercatoris, Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica mundi et fabricati figura, "Latin text to verso. Dark impression; damp stain to upper margin.
Keoman:Me200. 182 by 243mm (7¼ by 9½ inches).
€40
Touraine, France.
Mercator, Gerard.
Petrus Kaerius/ Pieter Van der Keere.
"Touraine, Turonensis Ducatus. " Amsterdam, Johannis Cloppenburgji. 1632
Copper engraved map of Touraine, France. from" Gerardi Mercatoris, Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica mundi et fabricati figura, "Latin text to verso. Generally good impression, slightly weaker in the lower third; damp stain to upper margin; crease to lower right corner.
Keoman:Me200. 187 by 254mm (7¼ by 10 inches).
€40
Saintonge, France.
Mercator, Gerard.
Petrus Kaerius/ Pieter Van der Keere.
"Xaintonge. " Amsterdam, Johannis Cloppenburgji. 1632
Copper engraved map ofSaintonge, France. from" Gerardi Mercatoris, Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica mundi et fabricati figura, "Latin text to verso. Fair impression; damp stain to upper margin.
Keoman:Me200. 186 by 252mm (7¼ by 10 inches).
€40
View of the City of Lyon.
Merian Matthäus
Lyon "Lyon" Frankfurt MW Hoffman for Matthäusr Merian 1642-59
Copper engraved view of Lyon from Matthaus Merian's edition of Johann Ludwig, Gottfried's, "
Historische Chronica oder Beshreibung der funerstein Geschten so sich von Abfang der Welt.". Black & white; verso blank.
The plate also appears in "
Topographia Gallia " published by Casper Merian 1655.
The view from above the city shows the position of Lyon between the rivers Rhône and Saône the "Presqu'île" as the peninsular is known. Good impression ; even light toning; smudges to extreme lower blank margin.
242 by 350mm (9½ by 13¾ inches).
€200
Lac Leman, Geneva and Savoy. One plate from Pierre Mortier's famous Wall map.
Mortier, Pierre; Covens, Jean & Mortier, Corneille.
Le Grand Teatre de la Guerre en Italie partie 3. 3. Partie continent Les Duchés de Savoye, de Genevois, de Chablis, Les Comtes et Morienne, de Tarentais et La Baronie de faussigny, Le Balliage de Gex et la Seigneurie de Geneve Amsterdam. Covens et Mortier c1741
Copper engraved map of Lake Geneva/ Lac Leman and part of Savoy from Covens & Mortier's "
Nieuwe Atlas, Inhoudennde vier Gedeeltens der Waereld.. " Original full wash colour; verso blank.
Third sheet of Pierre Mortier's large wall map
Le Grand Teatre de la Guerre en Italie (c. 1705) re issued by Covens & Mortier. [van Egmond mentions two copies of this issue by Covens and Mortier.]
The are covered has Lac Leman to the North and the mountains of Savoy to the South. Dark impression; bright full wash colour; printed on heavy paper; light toning; light spot to right blank margin.
Paper extended with extra fold to fit in Atlas.
Koeman III:Mor1; 54. ; van Egmond, Covens & Mortier, p.406-407, #31.2. 652 by 587mm (25¾ by 23 inches).
€300
Anjou, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Aniou. " "Andegavensis Ducatus" Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Anjou, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression, overall toning, light foxing to blank margins; one darker spot to lower blank margin
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 81 by 105mm (3¼ by 4¼ inches).
€30
Principality of Orange, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Auraicus Princ. " "AuRaicus Principatus. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of the Principality of Orange, Southern France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins; printed crooked on the page.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 75 by 105mm (3 by 4¼ inches).
€30
Blois, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Blesiense Territorium. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Blois, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 81 by 110mm (3¼ by 4¼ inches).
€30
Brittany, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Brittannia. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Brittany, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression, overall toning, light foxing to blank margins; printed slightly crooked on page. upper margin short6-8mm.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 78 by 107mm (3 by 4¼ inches).
€50
Duchy of Burgundy, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Burgundiae Ducatus. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of the Duchy of Burgundy, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 77 by 106mm (3 by 4¼ inches).
€30
Pas- de- Calais, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Caletum et Bononia. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of the Pas-de Calais, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 79 by 105mm (3 by 4¼ inches).
€30
Champagne, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Campania. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Champagne, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 81 by 109mm (3¼ by 4¼ inches).
€30
Dauphiné, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Delphinatus. " "Auaicus Principatus. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Duphiné, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 77 by 116mm (3 by 4½ inches).
€30
France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Gallia" Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression, overall toning, light foxing to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 80 by 109mm (3¼ by 4¼ inches).
€50
Gascony, SW France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Guasconiae Descriptio. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Gascony, SW France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 77 by 107mm (3 by 4¼ inches).
€30
La Mans, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"La Mans, Cenomanorum Typus. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of La Mans, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning, some spots; light foxing/staining to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 78 by 109mm (3 by 4¼ inches).
€30
Languedoc, South of France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Languedoc. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of the Languedoc, France: showing the coast from Narbonne to Marseilles, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins; heading miss printed as "Province" crossed out and corrected in old ink.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 77 by 106mm (3 by 4¼ inches).
€30
Limoges, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Lemovicum. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Limoges, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 82 by 108mm (3¼ by 4¼ inches).
€30
South West France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Limania. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Limania. the area around Marignac in the Haut -Garonne of SW France, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression, ; overall toning; printed crooked on page. upper margin short4-7mm; heading shaved.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 81 by 112mm (3¼ by 4½ inches).
€30
Lorraine, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Lotharingiae Typus. '
" Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of the Lorraine, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 78 by 107mm (3 by 4¼ inches).
€30
Picardy, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Picardia. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Picardy, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 82 by 104mm (3¼ by 4 inches).
€30
Poitiers/ Poitou, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Poitou. " "Pictavia. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Poitou/ Poitiers, Western France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 81 by 105mm (3¼ by 4¼ inches).
€30
Bourges, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Regiones Biturigum exacti descriptio. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Bourges France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 78 by 109mm (3 by 4¼ inches).
€30
Savoy, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Savoia. " "Sabaudia. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of the Savoy, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 76 by 107mm (3 by 4¼ inches).
€30
Tours/ Touraine, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Turonensis Ducatus. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Touraine, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 82 by 109mm (3¼ by 4¼ inches).
€30
St. Quentin & Pérrone, Vermandois, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Phillip Galle.
"Veromandui. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of the area around St. Quentin & Pérrone. known as Vermandois, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins; printed crooked on the page. heading shaved, and upper margin very short2-6mm.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 76 by 108mm (3 by 4¼ inches).
€30
Anjou, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Andegavenium Ducatus. "
Anjou, Andegavensium Ditionis Vera et Integra Descriptio." "
Antverpiæ"/Antwerp. "
ex Officiana Plantiana" . Plantijn Christoffel. 1595
Copper engraved map of Anjou (after
Licinio Guyeto/ Lezin Guyet 1515-80) from Ortelius' "
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" 1595 edition; black & white. Latin text to verso. Good dark impression: wormhole to lower centrefold within "MERIDIES"; tear [18mm]at lower centrefold caused by guard, repaired.
Van de Krogt :3; .Koeman: Ort29: 25 [76]; van.de. Broecke:40. 355 by 470mm (14 by 18½ inches).
€200
Berry & Limagne in the Auvergne, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Biturigum Regio; Limania. "
Regionis Biturigum Exactiss Descriptio.." &
"Limaniae topographia." "
Antverpiæ"/Antwerp. "
ex Officiana Plantiana" . Plantijn Christoffel. 1595
2 copper engraved maps on 1 plate of Berry (after
Ioannem Calamaeum), & Limmania region of the Auvergne (after
Gabriele Symeoneo) from Ortelius' "
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" 1595 edition; black & white. Latin text to verso. Good dark impression.
Van de Krogt :3; .Koeman: Ort29: 24[10]; van.de. Broecke:39a,b. 310 by 480mm (12¼ by 19 inches).
€150
Brittany, Normandy and Le Mans, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Brittania et Normandia; Cenomani. "
Britaniae et Normandiae Typus 1594" &
"Cenomanorum Galliæ regionis typus / La Mans." "
Antverpiæ"/Antwerp. "
ex Officiana Plantiana" . Plantijn Christoffel. 1595
2 copper engraved maps on 1 plate of Brittany & Normandy, with the Le Mans area (after
Mattheo Ogerio) from Ortelius' "
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" 1595 edition; black & white. Latin text to verso. Good dark impression.
Van de Krogt :3; .Koeman: Ort29: 23[127]; van.de. Broecke:37a,b. 375 by 505mm (14¾ by 20 inches).
€300
Franche -Comte, the "Free" county of Burgundy, France.
Ortelius, Abraham.
Burgundia Comitatus. "
Burgundiae Comitatus Recentiss. Descriptio.
" "
Antverpiæ"/Antwerp. "
ex Officiana Plantiana" . Plantijn Christoffel. 1595
Copper engraved map of Franche- Comte/ Burgundy from Ortelius' "
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" 1595 edition; black & white. Latin text to verso. Good dark impression; some light dampstaining to lower blank margin.
Van de Krogt :3; .Koeman: Ort29: 31 [146]; van.de. Broecke:51. 365 by 500mm (14¼ by 19¾ inches).
€300