Item number: EUR797A
Genuine Antique Hand Colored Map
1851
Maker: Levasseur.
Antique map of the Cher Department of France with decorative border featuring the area's sigil, portraits, animals, food, and architecture. From the Atlas National Illustre des 86 Departments et des Possessions de la France, Divise par Arrondissements, Cantons et Communea, by Levasseur, 1851. Surrounded by exquisitely detailed engraved illustrations and vignettes, as well as statistical and general information. Border coloring is recent. Very good condition, approx. 17 x 11 inches.
Cher is a department in central France, part of the Centre-Val de Loire region. The principal cities, communes and towns are Bourges, Vierzon, Saint-Amand-Montrond, Saint-Doulchard, Saint-Florent-sur-Cher, Mehun-sur-Yèvre, and Aubigny-sur-Nère.
Item Number: EUR797A