France Drome Department Auvergne Valance bee hive 1856 Levasseur decorative map
France Drome Department Auvergne Valance bee hive 1856 Levasseur decorative map France Drome Department Auvergne Valance bee hive 1856 Levasseur decorative map France Drome Department Auvergne Valance bee hive 1856 Levasseur decorative map France Drome Department Auvergne Valance bee hive 1856 Levasseur decorative map
$ 75.00

Dept. de la Drome.

(Europe, France, 2nd French Empire, French Departments, Auvergne, Drome, Valance).

Issued 1856, Paris by Dupuich and Levasseur. Engraved by Laguillermie & Rainaud.

Lovely large decorative mid-19th century map with original outline hand color. Decorative vignettes surrounding map greatly enhance visual appeal. This includes a prominent depiction of a bee hive.

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.

[R27083].