France extended by Louis XIV

DU VAL, Pierre.

La France, en toute son estendue sous le Roy Louis XIV l'an 1668.
Paris: Du Val, 1672. Original outline colour. 405 x 520mm.

A scarce map of France showing the areas added to France by Louis XIV, for example western Flanders including Dunkirk (bought from English king Charles II in 1662). The martial title cartouche also references Louis's nickname of 'The Sun King'.


Stock ID : 20502