Antique map titled 'l'Archevesche de Cambray'. Decorative map of the region of Cambrai, France. Includes the cities of Cambrai, Valencienes, Douai, and Bouchain.
Artists and Engravers: Henricus Hondius (1597-1651) was one of the famous Dutch “Golden Age” cartographers. He initially helped his father and brother to expand their family business of map making. Later in 1621, he opened his own business firm in the city of Amsterdam.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Repair on folding line, minor defects. Dutch text on verso, please study image carefully. Date: c.1630 Overall size: 59 x 50 cm. Image size: 50 x 37 cm.
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