Department Seine et Oise Paris Versailles France 1856 Levasseur decorative map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsDept. de Seine et Oise.
(Europe, France, 2nd French Empire, French Departments, Seine et Oise, Ile de France, Paris, Versailles, St. Germaine, Melun).
Issued 1856, Paris by Dupuich and Levasseur. Engraved by Laguillermie & Rainaud.
Lovely large decorative mid-19th century map with original hand color. Decorative vignettes surrounding map greatly enhance visual appeal.
Remains clean and a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.
Sheet Measures c. 14" H x 20 1/2" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 10" H x 16 1/4" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R27072].