France in Departments Belle Epoque French 3rd Republic c. 1880 large Drioux map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsCarte Physique et Politique de la France.
(Europe, France, French Republic, France in Departments, Paris, Pyrenees, French Alps).
Issued c. 1880-90, Paris by Belin. Map by Drioux & Leroy.
Late 19th century engraved with lovely original hand color. Inset lower left of Paris Department of Seine, across the bottom is a profile comparison of mountainheights.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Original fold lines as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 21 3/4" H x 27 1/2" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 18" H x 23 1/2" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R25320].