France w/ foreign island possessions insets c. 1855-60 Fullarton large map

France.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, France, Paris, Marseilles, Orleans, Bordeaux, Dijon, Rouen, Provence, Aix).

Issued c. 1855-60, Edinburg by A. Fullarton & Co.

Mid 19th century lithographed map with original hand color. Sheet was backed by linen at a very early date, likely by the publisher. 

A series of seven insets includes the islands of Martinique, Guadaloupe, Bourbon and Corsica plus French Guiana and Algeria.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 18 3/4" H x 22 1/2" W.

Printed Area Measures c. 18" H x 21" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol.2.

[R29959].