Antique map titled 'Dépt. de la Haute Loire'. Map of the French department of Haute Loire, France. This area of France is part of the Loire Valley wine growing region. It is also known for its production of a number of cheeses, including Bleu d'Auvergne, Cantal, Fourme d'Ambert and Saint-Nectaire. This map originates from ‘Atlas National de la France Illustré’ by V. Levasseur. Published by A. Combette, Paris, 1854.
Victor Jules Levasseur (1795–1862) was a French cartographer widely known for his distinctive decorative style. He produced numerous maps more admired for the artistic content of the scenes and data surrounding the map than for the detail of the map
Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1854
Overall size: 52.5 x 35.5 cm.