This large beautifully hand coloured original antique map of the Isle of France or the region directly surrounding Paris was published by Jan Jansson in the 1631 edition of Atlas Novus.
The map centers on Paris and the river Seine from Vernon in the north to Melun in the south stretching to Noyon and Chatres. (Ref; Koeman; Tooley; M&B)

General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - off white
Age of map color: - Original
Colors used: - Green, red, orange, yellow, blue
General color appearance: - Authentic 
Paper size: - 24in x 19 1/2in (610mm x 500mm)
Plate size: - 20in x 15in (535mm x 380mm)
Margins: - Min 1in (25mm)

Imperfections:
Margins: - None
Plate area: - Light creasing along centerfold
Verso: - None

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