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Levasseur Dept. De L'aisne France Picardie Map #2321763

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Levasseur Dept. De L'aisne France Picardie Map #2321763
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Title: Dept. De L?aisne
Map Maker: Levasseur
Date: c.1849
Size: 11? x 17? (H x W)
Region: Europe: France, Picardie
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. De L?aisne.?, by Levasseur depicts the department of northern France that was named after the River Aisne. The decorative 19th century map, surrounded with scenes describing the region?s history, landscape, commerce and industry. Dept. de L'Aisne is in the Picardie region, which cities include: Laon, Soissons, S. Quentin, Vervins, and Ch. Thierry. This area was the home of the French dramatist Racine whose portrait is included in the surrounding scenes. 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 ...
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#: 9349</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:c. 1849</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Levasseur Dept. De L'aisne France Picardie Map</td></tr>



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