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A series of wonderfully decorative maps of France and its regions by Willem (Guilielmus) Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638), the progenitor of the famous Blaeu cartographic firm of Amsterdam. Blaeu studied astronomy and sciences with Tycho Brahe, and in 1599 established a globe and instrument making business which soon expanded to include cartographic and geographic publishing. This firm was to go on to become the largest and most important cartographic publishing firms in the world, run by his sons Cornelis (until his death in 1642) and Joan. The maps issued by the Blaeu firm are known for their fine craftsmanship and design, and have been called "the highest expression of Dutch cartographical art." These maps, with their excellent original color, are premier examples of the Blaeu output.

• Gaul. "Typus Galliae Veteris." $450

• Anjou. "Ducatus Andegauensis, Auctore Licimo Guijeto Andegavenese. Aniou." Two stains in bottom margin and two small, light stains just inside lower border.
  • Famous for Saumur sparkling wines, as well as its namesake pear. $250

• Artois. "Artesia Comitatus. Artois."
  • Scene of terrible trench warfare in WWI. $250

• Beausse. "Belsia vulgo la Beausse."
  • Historic textile center. Shows Orleans & Paris. Includes a title cartouche showing goddess Ceres and a dragon pulled cart. $350
  • Another example, uncolored. Some creasing near centerfold. $150

  

• Beauvais. "Comitatus Bellovacum. Vernacule Beauvais." Stain and small inclusion at left just outside images.
  • Historic textile center famous for its tapestry production. $250
  • Another example, uncolored. Light discoloration at centerfold. $150

• Berry. "Bituricum Buvatus. Duche de Berri." Light discoloration of paper.
  • One time Royal provice. $275
  • Another example, uncolored. Light discoloration at centerfold. $175

• Boulogne. "Comitatum Boloniae et Guines Descriptio." Scattered light spots in bottom margin.
  • On France's north shore, famous for its sea-food. $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Bourbonnais. "Borbonium, Ducatus. Bourbonnois." Minor, light stains and color drips.
  • At this map's publication, the holdings of France's ruling family, the Bourbons. Today, a favorite for campers and hikers who appreciate its scenic mountains. $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Bourdelois. "Carte du Bourdelois, du Pais de Medoc, et de la Prevosté de Born" and "Principatus Benearnia. La Principaute de Bearn." [Split page]. Uncolored.
  • Famous for Bearnaise sauce. $150

• Bresse. "Bressia Vulgo Bresse."
  • Home to fine blue cheese Bleu de Bresse and famous for its poultry. $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Brie. "Le Pais de Brie." A few light spots in margins and soft crease on right side.
  • Famous for its namesake soft cheese. $275
  • Another example, uncolored. A light crease near centerfold. $150

• Cambray. "Archiepiscopatus Cameracensis. Archevesche de Cambray." Creases adjacent to centerfold. Repaired 3/8" tear at lower right corner.
  • Historic textile town, home of fine "cambric" linen and cotton "chambray." $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

  
• Champagne. "Campagne Latine Campania, Comitatus." Some light stains in lower margin; soft crease adjacent to centerfold.
  • Most famous for its namesake sparkling white wine. $325
  • Another example, uncolored. With tear along most of centerfold (could be repaired) $100

• Charolais. "Les environs de l'Estang de Longpendu, Comprenant une grande partie du Comte de Charolois." Light spots in margins.
  • Lands of the Duke of Charolais. $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• The Dauphine. "Delphinatus vulgo Dauphiné." Uncolored.
  • Region in the southeast of France. $150

• Dombes. "La Souverainete de Dombes." Some Stains in lower margin. Surface loss in face of putti in lower cartouche.
  • Noted for its scenic flat marshlands. $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• French Flanders. "Galloflandria…"
  • Region centered on Lille, with elaborate decorative features. $375

• Île de France/Valois/Beauvais/Hurepois. "Le Gouvernement de l'Isle de France Par Damien de Templeux Escuyes Sr. du Frestoy." Some light stains in bottom margin. Short separation at bottom of centerfold. Overall, very good condition.
  • The heart of France, centering on Paris. A region immortalized by painters like Corot, Pissarro, and Monet. $375

• Île de France. "Ager Parisiensis vulgo L'Isle de France Fr. Guilloterius Birtu. Viu. Describ. Et CLV Petro Pehoeo I.C. dedicabat." Scattered stains in lower half of image.
  • A region just north of Paris, immortalized by painters like Corot, Pissarro, and Monet. $300

• Gastinois & Senonois. "Gastinois et Senonois." A few light stains in margins.
  • Region of central France, lying northeast of Orleans between the Loire and Seine Rivers. $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Languedoc. "Languedoc." Uncolored.
  • Wine region producing Muscats, Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvé, Macabeu, Clairette, Roussanne, Marsanne, Ugni blanc, Bourboulenc, as well as Viognier and Chardonnay $175

• Laudunum & Mirebalais. "Loudonois/Laudunum" with "Mirebalais." Light spots in margins.
  • $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Le Mans. "Cenomanuorum. Galliae regionis typus. Vulgo Le Mans. Auct Matheo Ogerio." Uncolored. With table of cathedrals, priories, abbeys, etc.
  • Home to famous auto-endurance race, 24 Hours of Le Mans. $150

• Limousin. "Lemouicum, Auctore Jo. Faiano M.L Lymosin." And "Limaniae, Auctore Gabriele Simeoneo." [split page].
  • Home to the famous Limoges china, produced here since the mid-eighteenth century. $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

  
• Lorraine. "Lotharingia Ducatus; vulgo Lorraine." A few light spots in margins.
  • Here, in Champigneulles, St. Arnold multiplied tankards of beer and became the patron saint of brewers. $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Lyonnais. "Lionnois, Forest, Beauiolois et Masconnois." Toned paper and light, scattered stains in lower margin.
  • Known for Beaujolais wines and fine silks. $275
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Metz. "Territorium Metense Auctore Ab. Fabert Consule Urbis Mentsis. Le Pais Messin." Paper lightly toned. Ink smudges in lower margin; small spot at top.
  • Present-day capital of Lorraine, a border city with both French and German heritage. $250

• Nivernais. "Nivernium Ducatus Gallice Duche de Nevers."
  • Noted for its fine porcelain. Uncolored. $150

• Orange. "La Principauté d'Orange et Comtat de Vanaissin, par Iaques de Cieze Orangeois 1627." Scattered stains in margins.
  • Center for Côtes du Rhone wines. $350

• Perche & Blaisois. "Perchensis Comitatus. La Perche Comte" with "Comitatus Blesensis…Blaisois." A few light stains in margins.
  • $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Picardy. "Picardia Regio Belgica, Auctore Ioanne Surhonio." Printer's wrinkle adjacent to centerfold. Scattered light stains in margins and small abrasion of color in lower left cartouche.
  • Famous for fresh fish and Chantilly cream. $275

• Poitou. "Pictauiæ Ducatus Descriptio, Vulgo le Pais du Poictou." Stains in lower margin.
  • Home of Cognac and Le vin d'Epine as well as goat cheeses Chabichou du Poitou, Mothais-sur-feuille, and Saint-Maur. $300

• Quercy. "Caduricuium Vernaculé Querci." Light water stains at lower edge of image. Soft crease on right side.
  • Gastronomic claims to fame include Cahors wine, Rocamadour goat cheese, and black truffles. $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Rheim. "Dioecese de Rheims et le Pais de Rethel. Par Iean Iubreien Chalonnois." Small color loss in cartouche where pages stuck together (with corresponding mark opposite). Light stain in lower corners, just extending into image.
  • Noted for its architecturally important Gothic cathedral. $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Saint-Ange. "Xaintonge et Anjumois." Scattered light spots in margins.
  • Now part of Charente, this region is famous for foie gras, Cognac, and Pineau des Charente. $300
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Sarlat. "Dioecesis Sarlatensis, Vernacule Le Dioecese de Sarlat."
  • Area around the lovely village of Sarlat in the Dordogne region. $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Touraine. "Ducatus Turonensis Perlustratus et descriptus ab Isaaco Franco, Aedili Regio, et in ea Provincia Viarum Magistro." Waterstain in lower right corner; a few scattered small stains.
  • A region famous for its wine, including Chinon, Saumur, Bourgeuil, and Sauvignon. $300
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Valois. "Valesium Ducatus. Valois." Light spots in margins.
  • Former Duchy and then appanage of the royal house of Valois. $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

• Vermandois & Cappelle. "Descriptio Veromanduorum…Gallice Vermandois" with "Gouvernement de la Cappelle." Spots in margins.
  • $250
  • Another example, uncolored. $150

  
  

  
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