Southern France Lower Rhone Rhine River Marseilles 1856 Levasseur decorative map

Southern France Lower Rhone Rhine River Marseilles 1856 Levasseur decorative map

Dept. des Bes. du Rhone.

(Europe, France, 2nd French Empire, French Departments, Southern France, Lower Rhone, Marseilles, Rhone River).

Issued 1856, Paris by Dupuich and Levasseur. Engraved by Laguillermie & Rainaud.

Lovely large decorative mid-19th century map with original hand color. Decorative vignettes surrounding map greatly enhance visual appeal.

Lovely map of this region along the Mediterranean.

Remains clean and a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 14" H x 20 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 10" H x 16 1/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R27078].