Dept. du Var.

(Europe, France, 2nd French Empire, French Departments, South of France, Var, Toulon).

Issued 1856, Paris by Laguillermie 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.

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.

[R27071].