Antique Map "Bloys" (Blois-France) Francesco Valegio-D. Rascicotti, c.1598

Description: A rare miniature map of Blois in France. Published in 'Raccolta di le piu illustri et famose Città di tutto il Mondo'. Of the 322 plans in this series, 112 are signed by Valegio, six were reissues of plates engraved by Martin Rota in 1572, and the rest were unsigned (such as this example). This plate is more commonly seen in the later 1713 'Universus terrarum orbis' by Raphael Savonarola (also known as Alphonso Lasor a Varea). Blank Verso. Sheet size: 18 x 13.8 cm / image size: 12.5 x 8 cm. Good condition: some browning and spotting, (see pictures). Shipment to be arranged via registered mail.

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Location: London

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Format: Sheet Map

Era: 1500s

Printing Technique: Copper Plate

Year: 1598

City: Blois

Country/Region: France

Cartographer/Publisher: Francesco Valegio - Donato Rascicotti

Antique: Yes

Date Range: 1500-1599

Type: City Map

Original/Reproduction: Antique Original