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Victor Levasseur
Indre and Loire, France. Antique map of a French department, 1856

1856

About the Item

'Dept. d'Indre et Loire', steel engraving with original outline hand-colouring., 1856, from Levasseur's 'Atlas National Illustre'. This area is known for its production of Chenin blanc, a white wine grape with a high acidity, and wide variety of goat cheeses. The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural beauty and trade richness of the land. There is a short textual history of the regions depicted on both the left and right sides of the map. Levasseur was an important French engineer, cartographer, and engraver of the mid 19th century. 470mm by 330mm (sheet) The map is loose and unframed.
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  • Creation Year:
    1856
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Spot in left hand margin. Faint waterstain top right margin.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MP31291stDibs: LU124426184512
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