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Auction 93, Lot 253

"Departement du Calvados", Levasseur, Victor

Subject: France

Period: 1852 (published)

Publication: Atlas National Illustré

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.6 x 11 inches
39.6 x 27.9 cm
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Shows the French department of Calvados in great detail. This is the area and the beaches off the famous D-Day invasion of WWII. Includes the cities of Bayeux and Caen, and much of Normandy. Surrounded by beautifully engraved views representing the people and commerce of the area. Map in full original color and views uncolored as issued.

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Condition: A

A nice crisp impression on thick paper.

Estimate: $40 - $60

Sold for: $25

Closed on 12/6/2000

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