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Antique Map of China by Larousse, 1897
About the Item
Sheet: Front: 'Chine.' (China map). Verso: 'China.' (China views, nature, animals, costume). This rare early lithographic print originates from: 'Nouveau Larousse Illustre en sept volumes.', Directeur Claude Auge, Paris, published 1897-1904, with a supplement addedin 1907. The Nouveau Larousse illustre (New Larousse Illustrated) was an illustrated French language encyclopedia published by Larousse between 1897-1904, in 7 volumes and a supplement. It was essentially a scaled-down version of the 'Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle.' (Great universal dictionary of the 19th century) of Pierre Larousse, but updated and written in a more neutral, scientific style under the editorship of Claude Auge.
Artists and engravers: Pierre Larousse (1817-1875). Claude Auge (1854-1924). Plates by Rougeron, Vignerot, Demoulin, views after M. Dessertenne.
Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1897
Overall size: 23 x 30.5 cm
Image size: 0.001 x 20 x 27 cm
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- Creator:Pierre Larousse (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1897
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- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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