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Description: This lithographic print originates from: 'Nouveau Larousse Illustre en sept volumes.', Directeur Claude Auge, Paris, published 1897-1904, with a supplement addedin 1907. The Nouveau Larousse illustre (New Larousse Illustrated) was an illustrated French language encyclopedia published by Larousse between 1897-1904, in 7 volumes and a supplement. It was essentially a scaled-down version of the 'Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siecle.' (Great universal dictionary of the 19th century) of Pierre Larousse, but updated and written in a more neutral, scientific style under the editorship of Claude Auge.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Pierre Larousse' after an anonymous artist. Pierre Larousse (1817-1875). Claude Auge (1854-1924). Plate by M. Dessertenne.
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Subject: 2 Antique prints, titled: 'Terre, grande voies de communication, les races humaines, la decouverte de la terre, densite de la polpulation, les religions.' - (Earth, communication channels). These 3 maps (one sheet has two maps on it) shows the earth with time zones and discovery routes, the diffusion of human races, the density of polulation and the spread of world religions.
Condition: Excellent, given age. Irregular left paper edge from binding. Some small stains in margin. Two images on one sheet (front and rear). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 24.2 x 31.2 cm. The image size is ca. 20 x 27.8 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 9.5 x 12.3 inch. The image size is ca. 7.9 x 10.9 inch.
Medium: Colour lithograph using rastering techniques on wove paper.
Location: A334-33
SKU: TPC 63439.1
Section: LAROUSSE-1897
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