engraving antique (1840c) representing a Map of the Somme
antique map of the Somme, French department. By Perrot and Achin under the direction of tardieu . Originally published in a French geographical atlas in the years 1830-1840 (1840 circa). engraving intaglio. Map detailed embellished on the side with numerous statistical information on the administration, organization, industry and agriculture of the department, and even more...
This authentic map will delight any enthusiast of the history and culture of the Somme. It will be shipped with the greatest care by our house specializing in the sale of antique engraving and old maps. On your request, we can accompany your purchase with a certificate signed by us, guaranteeing the authenticity of the engraving . It is ideal if you wish to offer this print, it is an original gift with strong historical and regional value. Sold without framing.
Dimensions: 25 x 32 cm
Please look carefully at the photos. engraving with some defects due to time and numerous old manipulations, but usual on this type of old atlas maps frequently consulted by several generations of people for more than a century and a half. Possibility of dirt, various stains, folds...
Emanating from the antique province of Picardy, the department of Somme was created during the French Revolution in 1790, becoming an administrative entity with its own borders and districts. These underwent developments and adjustments in the 19th century, particularly during the expansion of the railway, making them a fascinating piece for any collector of old maps. Stretching along the Picardy coast of the English Channel, the Somme is punctuated by the estuaries of several rivers, like the Somme itself, offering a rich palette of landscapes ranging from chalk cliffs to vast marshes and agricultural plateaus. Abbeville, a medieval town with its belfry, is often considered the gateway to the Bay of Somme, while Amiens, the prefecture, is famous for its Gothic cathedral and its link with Jules Verne. In Albert, we discover an industrial and military past marked by the First World War; Péronne and its citadel reveal the scars of History. Roye, Montdidier, Doullens, Ham, Corbie and Longueau complete this list of ten important towns, each containing fragments of history and cultural treasures, such as ceramics in Doullens or the Saint-Pierre de Corbie church. The Somme gave birth to or was the scene of life for several historical figures, such as the writer Jules Verne in Amiens or Marshal Foch, who played a decisive role during the Great War. In the 19th century, the Somme was positioned as a crucial industrial and agricultural area in the Hauts-de-France region, with spinning mills in Amiens and a thriving port in Abbeville. Purchasing an antique map of the Somme would not only be a nostalgic acquisition, but a valuable instrument for understanding the changes, issues and dynamics of this territory, a true geographical and historical palimpsest. This is why any lover of this department, whether an amateur historian or simply curious, would find it essential to have such a Map , a real window open onto a land with many facets.
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