An attractive, hand coloured hypsometric map of France showing elevation above sea level, originally published in J. Migeon's 'Nouvel Atlas Illustre Geographie Universelle', in Paris in 1891. The map is titled 'France Hypsometrique' and includes an inset map of Corsica and a vignette of Mont Blanc. The sheet measures approximately 530mm x 390mm, and is blank verso.

Condition report: Good condition with original hand colour. Centrefold as published. Noticeable age toning to the printed area and margins. Pinprick hole at each corner of the map. 1cm closed tear at the bottom edge of the sheet, well away from the printed area. Please study all the photographs carefully to fully appreciate the condition.

Ref: #02798