Title of the map:

"COMITATUS FLANDRIAE Nova Tabula"

Large unusual copper engraved map of Flanders, by Nicolas SANSON D'ABBEVILLE (1600-1667).

The map extends from a part of France, Belgium, and a part of Holland.

A nice decorative cartouche.

Some ships in the sea and a nice compass.

Born in Abbeville, active from 1627, Nicolas Sanson d'Abbeville was to bring about the rise of French cartography, although the fierce competition of the Dutch would last until the end of the century. His success was partly owing to the partnership with the publisher Pierre Mariette. In 1644 the latter had purchased the business of Melchior Tavernier, and helped Sanson with financial support in producing the maps. In 1657 Pierre Mariette died, however his son, also named Pierre, co-published Les Cartes Générales de toutes les parties du Monde the following year. It was the first folio French produced world atlas.

Edition: Paris, Pierre Mariette, 1654, XVIIe Century.

Condition : smooth foxing in the center, but good condition, handed colored.

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Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you