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Auction 96, Lot 314
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"Dept. de la Gironde", Levasseur, Victor

Subject: France

Period: 1856 (published)

Publication: Atlas National Illustré

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.4 x 16.3 inches
29 x 41.4 cm
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Map of the Department of Gironde with Bordeaux at its heart, famous for its wine production. The legend on the map states that the wines of Gironde are renown throughout the world. Surrounding vignettes include a curious picture of a man on stilts working on the docks and numerous depictions of agricultural products including vines laden with fruit. Vignettes uncolored, as issued.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $60 - $80

Sold for: $0

Closed on 9/12/2001

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