Paris City Plan Bon Marche Tourist Souvenir c. 1890's large folding map
Brian DiMambroSouvenir of a Visit to the Bon Marche, Paris.
(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, France, Paris, City Plan, Travel, Tourism, Pocket Maps, Folding Maps).
Issued c. 1890's-1910 era, Paris by Charaire.
Late 19th (very early 20th?) century color lithographed folding pocket map & index. Cloth measuring ribbon which corresponds to the index for locating specific addresses.
Cloth covers stamped in gilt. Spine of cover lacking, contents sound and tight. Paper is oxidized, map is clean but with some splits. Paper is fairly brittle so map needs to be unfolded and handled with care.
Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Vignette view in lower left corner.
Sheet Measures c. 21" H x 26 1/2" W.
Covers Measures c. 7 1/4" H x 4" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[B13799].