In addition to the maps shown, we have a large selection of Ortelius maps relating to regions in France.  Please inquire

    Abraham Ortelius, 1592, Gallia Regni Potentiss: Nova Descriptio. Ioanne Ioliveto Avcore. Fully colored, about 13 1/2 by 19 inches.  A handsome map of "modern" France. Decorated with one large cartouche and one smaller royal crest.  Has great detail including mountains, rivers, towns and cities. About 5,650 were printed of which few remain.  Excellent condition and will be outstanding when framed. $850

Abraham Ortelius, c.1590, Gallia Vetvs. Attractively hand colored and measures about 14 1/4 by 18 1/4 inches. This is a beautiful map of ancient France.  The map is bordered by a wonderfully intricate design.  On the left side of the map is a list of famous people such as Cominius and Divitaeus and on the right side is a list of tribes in Gallia as described by Caesar.  There are three handsome cartouches. The title cartouche is located in the upper left-hand corner and is surrounded by bold strap-work.  A smaller, yet equally interesting cartouche, is located in the top right corner and includes beautiful calligraphy and nice strap-work.  In the bottom left-hand corner of the map is another cartouche that is bordered by attractive strap-work and finely drawn illustrations.  There are three sailing ships drawn on the surrounding oceans.  Rivers, lakes, mountains, forests, towns, and important cities are carefully detailed on the map.  Ortelius based this map on ancient information found in Caeser's De Bello Gallico.  There were only 1,750 copies of this map printed.  This is a wonderful map that will be outstanding when framed.  $750

Abraham Ortelius, 1590, Lorraine.  Original color measuring about 13 1/3 by 19 3/4 inches.  This is a very attractive map that depicts the region of Lorraine.  The detail is wonderful and includes rivers, lakes, forests, cities and important towns.  There are two strap-work cartouches and a scale. Please note that the glare on the image is due to the protective plastic over the map.  $450 

Abraham Ortelius, c.1595, Galliae Veteris.  Fully colored, about 15 1/2 by 19 1/2 inches.  This is a very attractive map of France.  The map has two attractive cartouches including an elaborate title cartouche and two nicely drawn sailing ships.  The map is beautifully detailed and includes important cities and towns, lakes, rivers, oceans, forests and mountains.  This is an outstanding map.  $650

    Abraham Ortelius, 1592, Cenomano RVM & Britanniaw et Normandiae Typvs.  Two maps on one page in attractive hand color, about 14 1/2 by 20 inches.  A handsome map of the department of Maine (left) and Brittany and Normandy (right). The map is in good condition.  It will be outstanding when framed. $695

Mercator/Hondius, 1606, Provinciae.  Original color and measuring about 14 by 20 inches.  This is a very attractive map that depicts the region of Provence.  The detail is wonderful and includes rivers, lakes, forests, cities and important towns. The map includes an attractive strap work cartouche and scale. There are also two sailing vessels and two sea monsters.  In the lower left of the map is a very handsome compass rose.  A beautiful map!  Please note that the glare on the image is due to the protective plastic over the map. $850

Abraham Ortelius, c.1612, Provinciae. Original hand color, about 13 3/4 by 20 inches. A very handsome map of the Provence region. Cartographical resources are based on de Bompar's single sheet map of Province published in 1591. 3150 were published of which few remain. A finely and beautifully engraved map published in his "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Includes two large decorative strap work cartouches and two ships. Nice with early detail of towns, cities, rivers and forests. $900 

Abraham Ortelius, 1612, Bvrgvndiae Inferioris. Attractively colored and measures about 15 1/4 by 17 1/4 inches. This is a very handsome map of the French wine growing region known as Burgundy.  The detail is beautiful and includes rivers, cities, towns, and landforms.  Around the edge of the map is an attractive border.  The map has two cartouches.  The one in the top right-hand corner includes a scale and is surrounded by delicate strap-work.  The second larger cartouche is in the lower left corner and contains the title in attractive calligraphy.  It is bordered by elaborate, detailed strap-work, illustrations of bunches of wine grapes, and a regional coat of arms. This is a finely engraved map of one of the most famous wine growing regions in the world.  It will be beautiful when framed. $500 

Abraham Ortelius, 1612, Touraine.  Uncolored measuring about 14 1/4 by 18 1/4 inches.  This is a very attractive map that depicts the region of Tourraine.  The detail is wonderful and includes rivers, lakes, forests, cities and important towns. There are two attractive strap-work cartouches and a scale. This is a very nice map that will be outstanding when framed.  Please note that the glare on the image is due to the protective plastic over the map. $550

Abraham Ortelius, 1612, L'Isle de France.  Uncolored measuring about 13 1/4 by 18 inches.  This is a very attractive map that depicts that region surrounding Paris.  The detail is wonderful and includes rivers, lakes, forests, cities and important towns.  There is also a bold strap-work cartouche and scale.  The map has a wonderful border that adds greatly to the maps beauty. $850 

Mercator/Hondius, 1630, Bvrgvndia Comitatvs.  Original color measuring about 14 by 18 inches.  This is a very attractive map that depicts the region of Burgundy.  The detail is wonderful and includes rivers, lakes, forests, cities and important towns.  There is also a bold strap-work scale.  On this map north is orientated to the west i.e. Lake Geneva is on the bottom of the map. Please note that the glare on the image is due to the protective plastic over the map. $350 

 Mercator/Hondius, c. 1635, Picardia. Uncolored, about 7 1/2 by 6 1/4 inches. A detailed map of the Picardy region. Includes two strap work cartouches. A well detailed and handsome map. $100

Mercator/Hondius, c. 1635, L'Isle de France. Uncolored, about 7 1/2 by 6 1/4 inches. A detailed map of the Ile de France region, which includes Paris, from his atlas minor. Includes two strap work cartouches. A well detailed and handsome map. $125

Mercator/Hondius, c. 1635, Bolonia. Uncolored, about 7 1/2 by 6 1/4 inches. A detailed map of Bologne from his atlas minor. Includes a title strap work cartouche. A well detailed and handsome map. $75

Mercator/Hondius, c. 1635, Artesia. Uncolored, about 7 1/2 by 6 1/4 inches. A detailed map of Artois from his atlas minor. Includes two strap work cartouches. A well detailed and handsome map. $75

Mercator. 1635, Biturigum (Burgundy). Uncolored, about 7 by 9 3/4 inches. A detailed map of the Burgundy region from his atlas minor. Includes a title cartouche with some strap work.   A well detailed and handsome map. $95

Johann Baptist Homann, 1714, Lotharingae Tabula Generalis.  Handsome color, measuring 20 by 21 3/4 inches.  A big bold map of the French region of Lorraine with a large decorative title cartouche which incorporates several vignettes.  Excellent early detail.  Bright bold colors.  $275

Homann Heirs, 1741, Carte de France.  Handsome color, measuring 20 by 21 3/4 inches.  A big bold map of France with a large decorative title cartouche which incorporates several vignettes.  Wonderfully drawn map with very interesting detail. $350

Covens and Mortier. 1750, L'Alsace. Some outline color, about 8 3/4 by 11 3/4 inches. Shows Alsace and and the corresponding part of Wirtemburg and Baden on the German side.  Very detailed showing cities, towns,  forests and landforms. Handsome title cartouche.  $75

Robert du Vaugondy,  (1749) 1757, Partie Meridionale Du Comte De Bourgogne ou Franche-comte. Outline color, about 18 1/4 by 22 1/4 inches. A handsome map of Southeast France. The different regions are highlighted in outline color. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche and nice scale. $145

Robert du Vaugondy, (1754) 1757, L'Isle De France. Outline color, about 18 3/4 by 20 1/2 inches. A handsome map of the French Department L"Isle de France with each of the regions within it separately highlighted in outline color. Paris is nicely detailed in the center of the map. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche and a set of scales. A very nice map. $325

Robert du Vaugondy, (1756) 1757, Carte De La Lorraine et Du Barrois. Outline color, about 18 3/4 by 22 1/2 inches. A detailed map of Lorraine with each of the regions highlighted in outline color. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche and a set of scales. A great map for family research. $250

Robert du Vaugondy, (1753) 1757, Gouvernement General de Picardie et Artois. Outline color, about 18 3/4 by 22 1/2 inches. A handsome map of these departments with each highlighted in outline color. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche and a set of scales. A wonderful map. $150

Robert du Vaugondy, (1753) 1757, Gouvernement General D'Orleanois, ou se trouvent L"Orleanois Propre, Le Blaisons, Le Gratinois, et La Beauce, qui comprehend Le Vendemois, Le Dunois, Et La Pays Chartrain. Outline color, about 18 3/4 by 22 1/2 inches. A handsome map of these departments with each highlighted in outline color. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche and a set of scales. A wonderful map. $150

Robert du Vaugondy, (1752) 1757, Partie Septentrionale du Gouvernem General de Champagne ou se trouvent Le Retelois, Le Rhemois, La Chanpagne propre Partie de la Brie, et du Pertois &. Outline color, about 19 by 22 1/4 inches. A handsome map of the northern half of the Champagne region and surrounding departments with each highlighted in outline color. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche and a set of scales. A wonderful map. $225

Robert du Vaugondy, (1752) 1757, Partie Meridionale du Gouvernem General de Champagne qui comprehend La Chanpagne propre, le Vallage, le Bassigny, le Sennonois, et une partiede la Brie et du Perthois. Outline color, about 18 3/4 by 24 1/2 inches. A handsome map of the central and southern half of the Champagne region and surrounding departments with each highlighted in outline color. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche and a set of scales. A wonderful map. $200

   Robert du Vaugondy, (1753) 1757, Partie Septentrionale Du Gouvernement Gen De Bourgogne. Outline color, about 19 by 21 1/2 inches. A handsome map of Southern Burgundy.  With different regions highlighted in outline color. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche and a set of scales. A wonderful map for a serious collector or decorator. $250

Robert du Vaugondy, (1753) 1757, Partie  Du Gouvernement Meridionale Gen De Bourgogne. Outline color, about 18 1/2 by 21 1/2 inches. A handsome map of southern Burgundy. With different regions highlighted in outline color. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche and a set of scales. A wonderful map for a serious collector or decorator. $250

Robert du Vaugondy,  1756, Partie Orientale Du Gouvernement General De La Guienne. Outline color, about 19 by 20 1/4 inches. A handsome map of Gascogne in southern France.  With different regions highlighted in outline color. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche. A very nice map! $150

Robert du Vaugondy,  1756, Gouvernements Generaux du Berry, du Nivernois, et du Bourbonois. Outline color, about 19 by 21 1/2 inches. A handsome map of Bourbonnais, Nivernais and Berry in central France.  With different regions highlighted in outline color. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche and scale. $150

Robert du Vaugondy,  1756, Gourernement General du Dauphine. Outline color, about 19 by 20 inches. A handsome map of Dauphine.  Different regions are highlighted in outline color. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche and scale.  $150

Robert du Vaugondy,  1756, Partie Septentrionale Du Comte De Bourgogne ou Franche-comte. Outline color, about 19 by 22 1/2 inches. A handsome map of the northern region of Burgundy.  With different regions highlighted in outline color. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche. A very nice map! $150

Robert du Vaugondy,  1757, Gouvernement General Du Languedoc. Outline color, about 19 by 21 1/2 inches. A handsome map of  the region including Ariege, Pyrenees Orientales, Herault, Gard, Aude etc in the province of Languedoc.  With different regions highlighted in outline color. Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche and a set of scales. A wonderful map for a serious collector or decorator. $225

Robert du Vaugondy, (1754) 1757,  Partie Meridi Du Gouvernement De Guienne. Outline color, about 19 by 24 inches.  A handsome map of Guyenne in Southern France.  Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers  and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche.  A very nice map. $225

Robert du Vaugondy, (1753) 1757,  Gouvernement Geheral De Picardie et Artois.  Outline color, about 19 by 24 inches. A handsome map of this northern France region bordering on Flanders.   Provides excellent information about cities, towns, rivers  and mountains. It includes a large decorative title cartouche.  A very nice map. $150

Rigobert Bonne. 1790, Departments et Districts de L'Orleanois. Uncolored, about 8 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches. Normandy at top left and Berri at the bottom. Very detailed showing cities, towns, stage routes, forests and landforms. $45

Rigobert Bonne. 1790, Departments et Districts de Languedoc partie Septentrionale. Uncolored, about 8 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches. Lyonnois at top right and Tarn/Gard at bottom. Very detailed showing cities, towns, stage routes, forests and landforms. $45

Laurie and Whittle, 1794, Gallia Antiqua.  Large scale outline color, measuring 17 1/2 by 22 1/2 inches.  Shows the Roman provinces and associated detail relating to the time period.   Wide margins and excellent condition.  $150

S.D.U.K. (Society for the Diffusion of Useful knowledge). 1831-1840. The following are all fine uncolored lithographs, about 12 by 15 inches (or as otherwise noted). The city plans are finely engraved and very detailed showing streets, houses etc. The maps are similarly detailed to show cities and towns, roads and landforms. Maps and city plans by S.D.U.K. are considered to be extremely accurate for their time.

 Paris. Very detailed city plan. 16 by 20 1/2 inches  $195

 Marseilles. Very detailed city plan. $95
 Toulon. Fortified city plan with a view of the city along the bottom. $95
 Ancient France or Gallia Transalpina. Historical map showing early provinces and cities. $70
 North West France. City of Paris in the east and extends to the Department of Vendee in the south. $45

Victor Levasseur, 1846, Paris Vicinity. Outline color, measuring about 16 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches.  This is a beautiful, highly detailed map of Paris and the surrounding area. The map is bordered by several handsome illustrations and interesting informational banners.  $150  

Victor Levasseur, 1846 -1856, Departmental Maps. We attempt to carry a nearly complete set of these departmental maps.  Below is a partial listing of our stock. Please inquire for others.  Outline color, measuring about 16 1/4 by 10 1/4 inches.  These are all beautiful, highly detailed maps, each bordered by several large handsome illustrations as well as sections of information concerning the particular Department.  Each map $85  

To the left is an example of a vertical format department map.  Note the large decorative elements.

 Example of a horizontal format department map.  Note the large decorative elements.

Dept Du Cher Dept De La Correze Dept De La Manche Dept Du Tarn Dept De La Charente Infre. Dept de Saone et Loire Dept de La Nievre Dept De L'eure Dept De Vaucluse Dept De La Some Dept De La Drome Dept Du Pas De Calais Dept Des Deux Sevres Dept Du Gard Dept De L'Aube Dept De La Corse Dept Des Ardennes Dept De La Vienne Dept De La Sarthe Dept De L'Indre Dept De L'Yonne Dept De Maine et Loire Dept De Lot et Garonne

Dept Du Doubs .Dept do Cantal Dept De La Dordogne Dept De La Charente Dept De L'orne Dept Du Puy De Dome Dept De Seine et Marne Dept De La Dte Vienne Dept Du Calvados Dept Du Morbihan Dept De La Seine Inferieure Dept De La Mayence Dept De La Hte Garonne Dept De L'Herault Dept Du Gers Dept De L'Aveyron Dept De LAisine Dept De Tarn Garonne Dept Du Var Dept Du Lot   Dept De Loir et Cher Dept Des Landes Dept De La Sarthe

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Samuel Augustus Mitchell, 1860, A Map of France, Spain and Portugal. Fully and brightly colored, about  13 1/4 by 10 1/2 inches. A bright, handsome map with a decorative "flower" border. Identifies the different countries/political regions. Shows the major routes to the east, cities, and landforms. $125 

 

 

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A. J. Johnson, c.1864, France and Spain. Fully and brightly hand colored, about 23 by 17 inches. A detailed map showing countries, cities and towns. Also includes roads, rail lines and landforms.  A decorative border surrounds the map.  $125

(The map is crisp and bright without the blue hue)