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Levasseur Department of Pas Calais France Map #2272828

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Levasseur Department of Pas Calais France Map #2272828
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Title: Dept. du Pas de Calais
Map Maker: Levasseur
Date: c.1849
Size: 11? x 17? (H x W)
Region: Europe: France, Nord Pas- De Calais

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. Du Pas De Calais?, by Levasseur depicts the a maritime department of northern France, formed in 1790 of nearly the whole of Artois and the northern maritime portion of Picardy, both ancient provinces of northern France. The department also includes the cities: Boulonnais, Calaisis, Ardresis, and the districts of Langle and Bredenarde. Levasseur?s ?Important port of Calais.?, usually adorned by marine life, is rare due to its border consisting of marine life/scenes, farm life, animals, peasants, forest wildlife, and exports all relating to the geography and era, while perfectly framing the map. 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 ...
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#: 9345</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:c. 1849</td></tr>






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