Gouvernement Général De Guienne Et Gascogne France antique map, Sanson 1650.
Title: Gouvernement Général De Guienne Et Gascogne, Et Pays Circonvoisins Où Sont La Guienne, La Saintonge, Le Limousin, Le Rouergue, Le Quercy, Et L'agenois, Deçà La Garonne, Et Au-Delà De La Garonne La Gascogne, Les Landes, Le Bazadois, L'armaignac, Le Cominge, Le Bigorre, Le Bearn Et Le Basque, Par N. Sanson D'abbeville». 1650. Description: Beautifully 17th century antique map by Nicolas Sanson, often referred to as the "father of French cartography," The map depicts the southwestern region of France, which includes the provinces of Guienne and Gascony, as well as the surrounding areas. This map provides a detailed representation of the geographical and administrative boundaries of these regions during the 17th century, including various provinces and historical territories within the broader area.
Cartographer: Nicolas Sanson (1600–1667) was a French cartographer. He was born of an old Picardy family of Scottish descent, at Abbeville, on the 20th (or 31st) of December 1600, and was educated by the Jesuits at Amiens. He was appointed as Ordinary Geographer to the King. 16th -17th -18th-19th Century maps & atlases & prints. We sell guaranteed Absolutely Original authentic Maps and Prints. A Certificate of Authenticity ( COA ) will be supplied on request. Sheet app.: 23.5 x 17 inch. - 60 x 43 cm. Image: 21 x 15.75 inch. 53 x 40 cm. Condition: Very good, nice old coloring, light browned centerfold.
