c. 1635 ORIGINAL BLAEU MAP OF TOURAINE-TOURS, N. FRANCE

Description: Original 1635 Antique Map of the central French Touraine-Tours Region by Willem BlaeuRed Wine Region M-6551: ''DVCATVS TVRONENSIS…'', Amsterdam: Willem J. Blaeu, c. 1635, from the first edition of the Atlas Novus. Fine engraved map with original hand-coloring. Verso text: Latin. Fine condition with attractive color, some minor spotting, centerfold as issued.Sheet Size: 20 x 23.75 inches, Image Size: 15 x 19.5 inches This very attractive early 17th century map depicts the Central Touraine Region of France. The red wines of Joué-lès-Tours, Saint-Avertin, Sainte-Radegonde-en-Touraine, Larçay, and Chambourg-sur-Indre come from vineyards on the left bank of the Loire River and along the Indre River.Most towns, cities, forests, and waterways are identified including Tours and Amboise (burial place of Leonardo da Vinci). The colorful and elaborate title cartouches with the coat-of-arms further enhance the map. Blaeu was founder of the leading 17th century Dutch cartographic firm. ''The achievements of the firms of Blaeu were remarkable, & the palm for supremacy in map production in any age must be awarded to the Blaeu'' (Tooley: Maps & Map-Makers, p. 33). This is an original map about 390 years old, not a reproduction. It is in nice antiquarian condition as seen in the photos. Center fold as issued. Clean and bright color. Verso (back) is Latin text. It comes with a certificate of authenticity. We have been full-time dealers in Illuminated Manuscripts, Maps, Prints and Antiquities since 1980.

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Location: Akron, Ohio

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