Description: A large antique map of "Colonies Francaises (Martinique - Amerique du Sud)" - French Colonies in South America, published by the French cartographer Victor Levasseur (1795-1862) taken from his "Atlas National" printed in Paris in 1858 (see frontispiece not included) This is one of the most decorative atlases ever published with each map surrounded by engraved images of local scenes, events, people and indigenous animals. A chart of statistics, celebrities, and local commerce typically add to their interest. The population is estimated at 120,000 - see scan. Original outline hand coloring to each of the sub-regions. Good condition - minor toning to the borders - see scans. Page size 20 x 14 inches - map size 17 x 11 inches This is an original antique map guaranteed to be of the period described and not a later reproduction - because of their decorative attraction many Levasseur maps listed on Ebay are modern reproductions. I am listing today three of the most important maps from this atlas - Asia, Africa and Oceana - all at a small fraction of dealer prices Victor Levasseur (cartographer)3 languagesArticleTalkReadEditView historyFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThis article does not cite any sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Victor Levasseur" cartographer – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (October 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)showThis article may be expanded with text translated from the corresponding article in French. (October 2014) Click [show] for important translation instructions.Levasseur Map of the Drômedepartment.Victor Jules Levasseur (1795–1862) was a French cartographer widely known for his distinctive decorative style. He produced numerous maps more admired for the artistic content of the scenes and data surrounding the map than for the detail of the map. Levasseur, Victor (1800 - 1870)Victor Levasseur (1800 - 1870), an important French engineer, cartographer, and engraver of the mid 19th century, held a number of important cartographically related political and educations posts in France. He is most famous for his Atlas National Illustré des 86 Départements et des Possessions de La France, a large decorative atlas of France, including his Planisphere and five important continental maps. 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. Until recently, very few Levasseur Atlases migrated out of France where they were mostly used in public libraries and town halls. His work represents some of the last great decorative atlases of the 19th century.
Price: 45 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2023-11-22T15:03:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1800-1899
Type: Physical Map
Year: 1858
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: Martinique
