Antique Map of Bas-Rhin ‘France’ by V. Levasseur, 1854

Reference
BG-12919-67
Maker
Victor Levasseur (Artist)
Date
1854
Region
Europe
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
35.5 x 52.5 cm (14.0 x 20.7 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 175

Antique map titled 'Dépt. du Bas Rhin'. Map of the French department of Bas-Rhin, France. Part of the Alsace wine region surrounding Strasbourg. This mountainous area on the west bank of the Rhine River is known for producing Munster cheese. The map proper is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural beauty and trade richness of the land. There is a short textual history of the regions depicted on both the left and right sides of the map. This map originates from ‘Atlas National de la France Illustré’. Published by A. Combette, Paris: 1854.

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