2285253

Levasseur Department Deux Sevres France Poitou #2285253

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Levasseur Department Deux Sevres France Poitou #2285253
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Title: Dept. des Deux Seres
Map Maker: Levasseur
Date: c.1845
Size: 11? x 16? (H x W)
Region: Europe: France, Poitou-Charentes
Levasseur?s maps are distinctive for their wide decorative margins containing elaborate depictions of the scenery, peoples, and trade goods of the areas he mapped. Levasseur maps are also known to offer a wealth of statistical data. Since present times, very few Levasseur maps were even moved out of France where they were mostly used in public libraries and town halls. This intricately detailed and beautifully rendered map, ?Dept. des Deux Seres?, by Levasseur depicts the department of western France that was named after Sèvre Niortaise, which are two rivers which have their sources in the department. This regions cities include: Niorte, Bressuire, Melle, and Parthenay. There is beautiful outline coloring coupled with the exacting cartography that Levasseur is known for. His work represents some of the last great decorative atlases of the 19th century. This is an extraordinary map and is an exceptional value because of the map?s substantial amount of illustration and information in each legend pertaining to the individual location. This map would make a very valuable addition to anyone?s collection and will continue to increase in value over time. His work represents some of the last great decorative atlases of the 19th century.
Victor Levasseur was an essential 19th century French engraver, cartographer, and engineer engraver of held a number of ...
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#: 9357</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:c.1845</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Levasseur Department Deux Sevres France Poitou</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, USA</td></tr>
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