Napoleonic Europe France in 1812 1st Empire 1856 Dufour engraved historical map

Carte de L'Empire Francais 1812.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, France, 1st Empire, Napoleonic France, Paris, Marseilles, French Netherlands).

Issued 1856, Paris by Armand Le Chevalier. Map by A.H. Dufour. Engraved by Dyonnet.

Oversize mid 19th century engraved map with lovely original hand color. Among the largest commercially produced maps of this era.

Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 24" H x 37" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 22" H x 29 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R30470].