"Amerique Septentrionale", Levasseur, Victor

Victor Levasseur's "Atlas National Illustre" and "Atlas Universel Illustre" are among the last decorative atlases published. The maps are all lavishly illustrated with scenes of the countryside, products and activities indigenous to the region.

This richly engraved map shows the United States extending into present-day Canada up to the 55° latitude line and Russia in control of Alaska. The Independent Republic of Texas is shown. Mexico's northern border is drawn according to the Treaty of 1819 (here mis-printed as 1810). Surrounded by richly colored and beautifully engraved scenes of North and Central America including wildlife, a ship stranded in the polar sea and a Mayan temple. One of the last decorative maps produced.

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Condition: A+

Mint with later professional hand coloring to the surrounding scenes. Map image is a crisp, early impression with original outline color in the map.