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570.14 Atlas National Ilustre’
Departments....de la France (1845- 1864) by Victor Levasseur,
Cartographer
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| The Atlas National Ilustre’
des 86 Departments et des Possessions De La France was produced
by Victor Levasseur a 19th century cartographer who
distinguished himself with striking embellishments surrounding the
maps of the “departments” of France. These illustrations included
scene of French history, countryside, products (particularly those
areas of France bearing the names of some of the world’s finest
wines), and other related activities indigenous to each
department. Each print offered is a dark impression finely
engraved and printed on heavy paper. Each print measures
approximately [12.1" x 17.1"] accompanied with a Certificate of
Authenticity inscribed with the purchasers name and country.
Each print is priced at $65. USD. Shipping and handling cost
within the continental U.S. is $10.50 for up to 6 maps
purchased at the same time. All the maps offered in this series
are rated Very Good. Please see the rating criteria on the
Home Page for full explanation. Many of the maps are in either
outline or full body color.
Listed below are
the maps available: |
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570.99 Dept. De L’Ain, c1844
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The map includes part of the French Alps. The city
of Bourg is near the center. The production of cheese, in
including Bleu de Gex is a leading product of the region |
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570.100 Dept
De L’Aube, c1864
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The map
illustrates the vineyards in the far south of
Aube
which produce Rose des Riceys; one of France’s
leading rose wines. Beautiful vignette frame the map
depicting the wine making trade. The map is rated Very Good
[see the rating criteria on the Home Page].
***SOLD*** |
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570.110 Dept
des Brush du Rhone, c1864
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The map
covers Marseilles, and scenic areas of Provence, including
Arles and Aix-en Provence. This region is where Van Gogh and
Cezanne did most of their painting.
***SOLD*** |
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570.115 De La
Charente, c1858
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Now known
as (Charente -
Maritime), the
region is a leading producer of claret wines. Also depicted,
is the fishing port of New Rochelle. The map is elaborately
embellished with scenes of the region and is rated Very Good
[see the rating criteria on the Home Page].
***SOLD*** |
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570.117 Dept.
Des Cotes Du Nord, c1859
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The map
covers a section of northern
Brittany
with its picturesque fishing
villages which have been captured in the vignette surrounding
the map which is in color and rated Very Good [see our rating
criteria on the Home Page]. |
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570.130 Dept
Gard, c1864
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The map depicts the
region of France known for its fine Armagnac liqueur.
The cathedral city of Auch is depicted near the
center of the map. Condition
is Very Good [see rating criteria - Home Page].
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570.132 Dept
De L’Eure, c1859
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Embellished with hunting scenes, the village of
Giverny is shown and is the home of
Claude Monet (his depiction is captured
in the vignette on the left side of the map). Rated Very Good
[see the rating criteria on the Home Page] the map is one of
the most elegant of the series. |
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570.144 Dept de
Saone et Loire, c1864
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The map
covers part of the Burgundy wine region which produces superb white and red wines.
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570.146 Dept. De
la Meurthe, c1847
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The map depicts Nancy near the center as part of
the Province of Meurthe (now Meurthe-et-Moselle). Light color depicts
the districts. Some fine vineyards are located in this region of France.
Condition is very good. |
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570.149
Dept du Lot, c1864
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Cahors red wine,
considered the best in southwest France, nest to Bordeaux,
is produced around the region of the town by the same name.
Condition is Very Good [see rating criteria - Home
Page].
***SOLD*** |
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570. 151 Dept de la Marne,
c1856
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The map includes
Epernay, the country’s leading champagne producing region,
and Reims, site of a great Gothic cathedral.
Condition is Very Good [see rating criteria - Home
Page].
***SOLD*** |
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570.153
Dept du Jura, c1864
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The map depicts the
region of France that produces fine Gruyere cheeses.
Includes scenic areas of the Alps.
Condition is Very Good [see rating criteria - Home
Page]. |
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570.155 Dept Du
Cher, c1858
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Includes
Sancerre, celebrated for its white wine.
Bourges
is shown, the site of the Cathedral of St. Etienne. The
cathedral is well known for it’s 13th century
stained glass windows. The map is rated Very Good [see the
rating criteria on the Home Page].
***SOLD*** |
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570.162 Dept
De LA Manche, c1864
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The map in
includes much of
Normandy and
Cherbourg as well as the famous island-abbey of Mont St.
Michel. The maps vignette illustrates a harbor view and ships
at anchor. The map is rated Very Good [see the rating
criteria on the Home page] |
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570.171 Dept.
De La Haute Loire, c1845
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The city of LePuy
depicted on the map is the location of the French lace making
industry. The decorative title cartouche portrays
Lafayette. |
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570.175 Dept
Du Loiret, c1859
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The map
covers the great city of
Orleans,
liberated from the English by
Jeanne d’Arc
who appears in the decorative vignette at the top of the map.
Other embellishments include depictions of the farmland and
industry of the region. The map is rated Very Good in outline
color [see the rating criteria on the Home Page].
***SOLD*** |
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570.177 Dept.
De L’Yonne, c1864
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The map
encompasses part of
Burgundy and
includes the town of
Chablis, namesake to one of the most
well known of the French wines. Beautiful border vignettes
highlight this map; rated Very Good [see our rating criteria
on the Home Page].
***SOLD*** |
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570.193 Dept.
De Orne, c1864
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The map
includes part of southern
Normandy
known for the excellent Camembert-type cheese. Also, depicted
on the map is the town of
Alencon
known for its French lace-making industry. The map is rated
Very Good [see the rating criteria on the Home Page]. |
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