Île-de-France is one of the ancient provinces of France, and the one that played perhaps the most crucial role in French history. Today, the territory of the province of Île-de-France is divided between the Île-de-France région and the Picardie région.
The name first appears in 1387, replacing the older "Pays de France" when the word pays began to mean nation rather than region or area. The area around Paris was the original personal domain of the king of France, as opposed to areas ruled by feudal lords of whom he was the suzerain. This is reflected by divisions such as the Véxin Français and the Véxin Normand, the former being within the King of France's domain, the latter being within the Duke of Normandy's fief.
8399 Ile de France, Jan Jansson, 1647. Price: 120.00
AGER PARISIENSIS Vulgo L'ISLE DE FRANCE. A good engraved 17th century map of the region. Title cartouche with royal arms and putti. Scale cartouche. Dutch text on verso. 18 x 13 inches, 465 x 330 mm. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From Nieuwen Atlas
10387 Paris and environs, Nicolaes Visscher, c.1700. Price: 165.00
Carte Particulire du Terroir et des Environs des Paris qui est la plus Grand Partie de L'ISLE DE FRANCE..... A good engraved map centred on Paris. It extends northwards to Beaumont and south to Etampes. The title, scales and explanation appear above the map. 19 x 22 inches, 480 x 580 mm. Original outline and wash colouring. Small marginal tear repaired, otherwise fine condition..
From Atlas Minor by Nicolaes Visscher.
10958 Beauvais, Jan Jansson, c.1647. Price: 120.00
BEAUVAISIS - COMITATUS BELOVACIUM. An engraved map centred on the town of Beauvais. Decorative title, cartouche, royal arms and scale banner with pair of dividers. Latin text on verso. 19 x 14 inches, 490 x 370 mm. Original hand colouring. Good condition.
10959 Beauvais, W. & J. Blaeu, 1631. Price: 120.00
COMITATUS BELLOVACUM VERNACULE BEAUVAIS. An early edition of this map centred on the town of Beauvais. Decorative title cartouche. Scale held by a gentleman. Blank shield. Latin text on verso. 19 x 15 inches, 500 cx 380 mm. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From Appendix Theatrii
10960 Ile de France, G. Mercator / J. Jansson, c.1635. Price: 60.00
L'ISLE DE FRANCE PARISIENSIS AGRI DESCRIPTIO. A small early engraved map with title banner. Latin text on verso. 7 x 5 inches, 185 x 130 mm. Hand coloured. Good condition.
From Atlas Minor
10968 Ile de France, G. Mercator / J. Jansson, c.1635. Price: 60.00
I'ISLE DE FRANCE PARISIENSIS AGRI DESCRIPTIO. A small early engraved map with title banner. German text on verso. 7 x 5 inches, 190 x 135 mm. Hand coloured. Good condition.
11461 Brie, Joan Blaeu, c.1648. Price: 170.00
LE PAIS DE BRIE
A good engraved 17th century map of Brie with the City of Paris. Two decorative cartouches display the title and scale. 19 x 15 inches, 500 x 390 mm. Fine hand colouring. Good condition.
15558 Ile de France, Frederick de Wit, c.1700. Price: 195.00
GOUVERNEMENT GENERAL DE L'ISLE DE FRANCE ....
A fine engraved map centred on Paris. Decorative title and scale cartouches. The title cartouche bears the names of de Wit and P. Mortier. 23 x 19.5 inches, 580 x 500 mm. Superb full hand colouring. Fine condition.
From Atlas Minor by Nicolaes Visscher
15562 Ile de France, Frederick de Wit, c.1760. Price: 160.00
GOUVERNEMENT GENERAL DE L'ISLE DE FRANCE....
A fine engraved map centred on Paris. Decorative title and scale cartouches. The title cartouche bears the names of de Wit and P. Mortier. 23 x 19.5 inches, 580 x 500 mm. Original outline hand colouring. Fine condition.
From Atlas Minor by Reiner and Josua Ottens
16726 Ile de France, Giacomo Giovanni Rossi, c.1696. Price: 185.00
GOVERNO GENERALE DELL ISOLA DI FRANCIA
A good engraved map of the region by this Italian cartographer. The title and scales are displayed within two entwined cartouches of leaves. Rococo dedication cartouche with coat of arms. Imprint of the engraver Antonio Barbey. 17.5 x 22.5 inches, 440 x 570 mm. Fine hand colouring. Good condition.
From Mercurio Geografico
23819 Beauvais, J. Covens and C. Mortier, c.1745. Price: 130.00
CARTE DU DIOCESE DE BEAUVAIS
A good detailed engraved map of the region with an uncoloured inset town plan of Beauvais with key. The title appears across the top of the map. 22 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches. Original outline hand colouring. Thick paper. Fine condition.
24143 Paris, S.D.U.K. 1832. Price: 35.00
THE ENVIRONS OF PARIS
An engraved map centred on Paris. Published by Baldwin and Craddock and dated March 1st 1832. 14 3/ x 11 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. A little vert light foxing in the top left hand area otherwise good condition.
25598 Ile de France, Champagne.. Nicolas Sanson, c.1660. Price: 110.00
ISLE DE FRANCE, CHAMPAGNE, LORRAINE &C.
An map of these regions engraved by Robert Cordier. Decorative uncoloured title cartouche which is dated 1648. 23 x 14 1/2 inches. Original putline hand colouring. Small blank margins on the left and right sides. Two small ink marks above the cartouche and two in the top blank margin. Otherwise nice clean crisp condition.
