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Auction 177, Lot 568

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"Dept. de la Corse", Levasseur, Victor

Subject: Corsica

Period: 1845 (circa)

Publication: Atlas National Illustre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.4 x 16 inches
29 x 40.6 cm
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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.

Superb nineteenth century map represents Corsica surmounted by an eagle carrying Corsica's most famous native son - Napoleon Bonaparte. The map is elaborately decorated with Corsica's produce, grapes, olive oil and an abundance of seafood.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the decorative surround. Minor toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $60 - $75

Sold for: $45

Closed on 4/29/2020

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