Item number: EUR811
Genuine Antique Hand Colored Map
1851
Maker: Levasseur.
Antique hand colored map of the Department of Gironde, France, 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.
Gironde is the largest department in the southwestern French region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The major communes are Bordeaux, Mérignac, Pessac, Talence, Villenave-d'Ornon, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, and Bègles.
Good to Very good overall antique condition with mild toning and wrinkling throughout, areas of mild foxing, and some minor edge wear. Measures approximately 16.5" x 11.25" (H x W) to the neatline.
Genuine Antique Map from 1851
Item Number: EUR811