### Antique Map Description
**Title:** La Gaule et Ses Grandes Dignités Romaines au Temps des Empereurs
**Publication Details:** - **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - **Purpose:** For the Nouvelle Edition de la Géographie de Guthrie - **Mapmakers:** P. F. Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - **Year:** An X - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calendar)
**Geographical Scope:** This antique map illustrates Gaul (modern-day France) and its major Roman provinces during the time of the emperors.
**Map Features:** - **Regions Displayed:** Entire territory of ancient Gaul, including parts of modern-day France and neighboring regions. - **Notable Regions and Territories:** Detailed depictions of Roman provinces such as Narbonensis, Aquitania, Lugdunensis, Belgica, and others. - **Seas and Bodies of Water:** Atlantic Ocean (Oceanus Atlanticus), Mediterranean Sea (Gallicus Sinus), and various rivers within Gaul. - **Topographical Details:** Includes mountain ranges, rivers, and other significant geographical features as understood in the early 19th century. - **Cartographic Style:** Detailed engraving with hand-colored boundaries, emphasizing both historical accuracy and artistic presentation.
**Purpose and Use:** This map serves as a detailed visual representation of the geographical and political landscape of ancient Gaul, reflecting the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the early 19th century. It is part of a larger atlas that includes 60 maps, providing a comprehensive view of both ancient and modern geography as known in 1802.
### Condition Report The map is in good condition with minor age-related wear. Hand-colored boundaries are well-preserved, enhancing the clarity of regions and features. Slight fold lines and edge wear are visible, with some age spots.
### Coloring The hand-colored boundaries on the map highlight regions and territories, adding clarity and visual appeal, typical of early 19th-century cartographic practices.
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