Var Department Mediterranean France Toulon 1856 Levasseur decorative color map Gabon Hypsometric Sketch of Virginia and

Hypsometric Sketch of Virginia and West Virginia (top right)

Some minor light age wear

Quimby of Brooklyn

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11 7/8" x 18"

Var Department Mediterranean France Toulon 1856 Levasseur decorative color map Gabon Hypsometric Sketch of Virginia andDept. du Var. (Europe, France, 2nd French Empire, French Departments, South of France, Var, Toulon). Issued 1856, Paris by Laguillermie and Levasseur. Engraved by Laguillermie & Rainaud. Lovely large decorative mid 19th century map with original hand color. Decorative vignettes surrounding map greatly enhance visual appeal. Remains clean and a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.