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 covers the entire South Pacific including Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. The map is surrounded by beautifully rendered steel-engraved scenes that feature the natives of the region, portraits of French explorers, a harbor vignette, and related French text.

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Condition: B+

Contemporary outline color with uniform light toning. There are some small edge chips in the top blank margin and a blind stamp in the bottom margin with what appears to be the initials "A C."