Antique map titled 'Dépt. de l'Indre'.
Map of the French department of Indre, France. Part of the Loire Valley wine region, this area is known for its production of Chinon wines, typically red, and production of Pouligny-Saint-Pierre, goats'-milk cheese. It is also the birthplace of the great philosopher Rene Descartes. The whole 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 and a portret of Bertrand. This map originates from ‘Atlas National de la France Illustré’. Published by A. Combette, Paris, ca. 1852.
Engraved maps with contemporary outline colouring to the maps and later enhancement to the surrounding decorative vignettes, very slight overall toning.
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