
Description
BORBONIUM DUCATUS - BOURBONNOIS ; FRANCE
Amsterdam: Willem Blaeu; 1640.
(from : Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive Atlas novus)
Hand colored
Overall 18.5 by 22.5 inches
"Borbonium Ducatus - Bourbonnois" is the Latin and French name, respectively, for the historical region of Bourbonnais in France, which translates to "Duke of Bourbon."
It is a province in France, often depicted in old maps and atlases.
The term "Ducatus" in Latin means "duchy" or "province," indicating its historical status as a territory ruled by the Bourbon family.
Very good condition
100% authentic
Reserve: $201.00
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1640 MAP of Bourbonnais FRANCE by WILLEM BLAEU antique AUTHENTIC hand colored
Estimate $250-$300
Starting Price
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Apr 02, 2026 9:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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