"Asie", 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 map of Asia provides up-to-date geographical information in a very decorative format. The engraving style harks back to the golden age of map-making with the carte-a-figures vignettes of costumed figures and elaborate scenes that include Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden at right, several exotic animals, and the personification of Asia seated on her throne at left.

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Condition: A

Dark impression and original outline color with a couple minor tears in the margin, not affecting the map.