Blaifois. Blesiensis Territorii... / Lemovicvm Totivs et Confinivm Provinciarvm...

Cartographer / Artist: Jean Temporel (Ioannes Temporarius) & Jean Fayen (Io. Fayanus) / Jodocus Hondius

Date Created: c. 1609

Medium: Map

Physical Dimensions: 22.3 x 16.4 inches

Geographic Scope: Blaisois & Limousin, France

Archive Catalog ID: 1011

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

Published in the Mercator-Hondius atlases, this dual copperplate engraving depicts the historical French provinces of Blaisois along the Loire Valley and Limousin alongside Berry.

Condition: Light uniform age. toning across sheet. Minor handling marks and light smudging along outer margins. Handwritten pencil annotations in bottom margin. Strong impression with full original margins intact. Verso: Moderate age toning and light scattered foxing. Verso: Visible ghosting/show. Verso: through from map plate on reverse side. Verso: Center fold intact with minor light creasing. Verso: Full margins present with light edge wear

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Blaifois. Blesiensis Territorii... / Lemovicvm Totivs et Confinivm Provinciarvm...

By Jean Temporel (Ioannes Temporarius) & Jean Fayen (Io. Fayanus) / Jodocus Hondius

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1609 Map by Jean Temporel (Ioannes Temporarius) & Jean Fayen (Io. Fayanus) / Jodocus Hondius documenting Blaisois & Limousin, France. Measures 22.3 x 16.4 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Map
Sheet / Plate Size
22.3 x 16.4 inches
Date / Era
c. 1609
Geographic Scope
Blaisois & Limousin, France
Archive Catalog ID
1011
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light uniform age
  • toning across sheet
  • Minor handling marks and light smudging along outer margins
  • Handwritten pencil annotations in bottom margin
  • Strong impression with full original margins intact
  • Verso: Moderate age toning and light scattered foxing
  • Verso: Visible ghosting/show
  • Verso: through from map plate on reverse side
  • Verso: Center fold intact with minor light creasing
  • Verso: Full margins present with light edge wear

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

Published in the Mercator-Hondius atlases, this dual copperplate engraving depicts the historical French provinces of Blaisois along the Loire Valley and Limousin alongside Berry.

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