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Description: This rare early 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 siècle.' (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: Pierre Larousse (1817-1875). Claude Auge (1854-1924). Plate by Vignerot Demoulin. Scenes by Rougeron, Vignerot, Demoulin after Millot.
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Subject: Sheet: Front: 'Carte Generale de l'Afrique.' (General map of Africa). Rear: 'Afrique.' (Africa views and custume).
Condition: Very good, given age. Small holes in left margin from binding. General age related toning and occasional light staining and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 20 x 26.2 cm. The image size is ca. 24.5 x 31.1 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 7.9 x 10.3 inch. The image size is ca. 9.6 x 12.2 inch.
Medium: Colour lithograph using rastering techniques.
Location: A124-09
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