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Hand-Painted Engraved Map "Planisphère" After R. Bonheur and V. Levasseur, 1840s
Item Details
| Medium on Ground | Hand-colored engraving on paper |
| Geographical Area | World |
| Period | Mid-19th Century |
| Date | Published circa 1840s |
| Artist (Nationality, Lifespan) | Cartographed by Victor Levasseur (French, 1795 – 1862); illuminated borders after Raimond Bonheur (French, 1796 – 1849) |
| Title | Planisphère |
| Signature | Unsigned |
| Portfolio and/or Book | From Atlas Illustré |
| Place of Publication | Paris |
| Printer | Printed by Joseph-Rose Lemercier (French, 1803 – 1887) |
| Language | French |
| Map Type | World Atlas |
| Labels to frame | Includes informative sheet attached to verso |
| Additional Information | Numbered 93 to upper right |
Condition
- undulations and minor creases to edges of sheet; scattered ink spots from printing to margins; minor foxing to left edge; gilt loss, minor accretions, and abrasions to frame; handling wear and minor punctures to paper backing.
Dimensions
29.5" W x 23.5" H x 1.0" D
- measures frame; sight measures 18.75" W x 12.75" H.
- Item not examined outside of mounting.
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Item #
ITMGR04231
