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Old French Lithograph of Oceania with an Inset of Victoria, Australia 1897

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Sheet: Front: 'Oceanie.' (Map of Oceania). Rear: 'Oceanie.' (Oceania; native people, costume, plants, animals; crocodile, cassowary, tiger, kangeroo, platypus, lyre bird etc.).' This 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 XIXesiècle.' (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). Plate by Vignerot Demoulin after H. Chartier. Technic: Colour lithograph using rastering techniques. Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling. Irregular left paper edge from binding. Date: 1897 Overall size: 12.2 x 9.1 inch Image size: 0.001 x 11 x 8.3 inch We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
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    Height: 9.1 in (23.12 cm)Width: 12.2 in (30.99 cm)Depth: 0.001 in (0.03 mm)
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    1897
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  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
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    Seller: PCT-220981stDibs: LU3054326565062

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