engraving antique (1840c) representing a Map of Ille-et-Vilaine
antique map of Ille-et-Vilaine, 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 Ille-et-Vilaine. 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...
Located in the Brittany region, Ille-et-Vilaine is a French department rich in history and culture, originating from the historic lands of the Duchy of Brittany before the French Revolution. Its creation in 1790 is part of the territorial reconfiguration of France, notably integrating portions of the royal domain. The 19th century was a period of change, with the development of railways and increasing urbanization. An antique map of this department is more than just a collector's item; it offers valuable insight into geographical changes, such as the draining of marshes or the evolution of borders, and testifies to the strategic importance of the region, in particular the role of Rennes as an administrative center. Bordered by the departments of Manche, Côtes-d'Armor, Morbihan, and Mayenne, Ille-et-Vilaine presents a geographical diversity ranging from the beaches of the Emerald Coast to legendary forests such as the Paimpont forest, often associated with the mythical forest of Brocéliande. Rennes, the capital, is a university and administrative center, while Saint-Malo, a historic port, is known for its ramparts and its corsair city. Fougères and its medieval castle, Vitré and its architectural heritage, Redon and its river port, Dinard and its Emerald Coast, Cancale and its oysters, Combourg and its castle linked to Chateaubriand, Cesson-Sévigné, residence town, and Betton, which has seen recent expansion, complete this urban mosaic. Characters like Chateaubriand, Duguay-Trouin and Anne de Bretagne are associated with it, each leaving their mark on the local heritage. In the 19th century, the rise of industrialization, particularly textiles, established the regional importance of Ille-et-Vilaine, without forgetting its role in the emergence of the Breton movement. Between Celtic traditions, fest-noz and maritime gastronomy, this department is a land of contrasts that only a careful examination of an antique map can fully reveal, thus becoming essential for any collector or lover of the department wishing to understand the soul and the complexity of this Breton land.
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Located in the Brittany region, Ille-et-Vilaine is a French department rich in history and culture, originating from the historic lands of the Duchy of Brittany before the French Revolution. Its creation in 1790 is part of the territorial reconfiguration of France, notably integrating portions of the royal domain. The 19th century was a period of change, with the development of railways and increasing urbanization. An antique map of this department is more than just a collector's item; it offers valuable insight into geographical changes, such as the draining of marshes or the evolution of borders, and testifies to the strategic importance of the region, in particular the role of Rennes as an administrative center. Bordered by the departments of Manche, Côtes-d'Armor, Morbihan, and Mayenne