"France"

A beautiful hand colored map of France by the preeminent Franch mapmaker of the mid 1600's; Nicholas Sanson, the "Geographe du Roi." The maps focuses on France with departements, major towns and chateaux clearly shown from S. Malo and Dieppe in the North, Paris, the Loire chateau towns of Amboise, Blois, Chinon, Angers, etc. to Nice, St. Tropez and Mediterranean resorts in Province. The inclusion of portions of neighboring countries of Spain, Italy, Switzerland, England, etc. provides a nice geographical context. Matted to reveal fascinating French text on reverse.
The perfect affordable gift for a Francophile or someone interested in antique maps by important mapmakers.

Hand colored copperplate engraving.
8 1/4 x 12 1/2 inches.
Excellent condition with light overall patina.