Carte du Pais de Xaintonge. (Map of Western France

HONDIUS, J & H. Carte du Pais de Xaintonge. (Map of Western France).

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HONDIUS, J & H. Carte du Pais de Xaintonge. (Map of Western France)

Original copper plate engraved map, with Colour, by Jodocus 11 and Henricus Hondius published in Amsterdam in 1650. 485 x 580 mm.

Xaintonge or Saintonge is a small region on the Atlantic coast of France within the region of Poitou-Charentes. It's name comes from the ancient Celtic tribe of the Santones who lived in this area, around the current city of Saintes. HONDIUS, J & H. Carte du Pais de Xaintonge. Original copper plate engraved map, with Colour, by Jodocus 11 and Henricus Hondius published in Amsterdam in 1650. 485 x 580 mm. £350

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