Victor LEVASSEUR - Lot 272

Victor LEVASSEUR Antique map of Africa 1869 Victor LEVASSEUR (1800-1870) Early map of Africa 1869 Original engraving enhanced with watercolor Engraved by Laguillermie in Paris from the map by Levasseur On heavy paper 33 x 49.5 cm approx. INFORMATION: Superb period engraving printed and watercolored by hand in 1869 at the Lemercier workshop in Paris, and illustrated around the map by painter Raymond Bonheur, father of painter and sculptor Rosa Bonheur. This world map shows the ancient layout of African territories such as Algeria, Morocco, Guinea and the Sahara. Very good condition, with possible small defects in the margins or on the edges of the pages. This description has been translated automatically: Victor LEVASSEUR (1800-1870) Old map of Africa 1869 Original engraving enhanced with watercolor Engraved by Laguillermie in Paris from the map drawn up by Levasseur On strong paper approximately 33 x 49.5 cm INFORMATION: Superb period engraving printed and watercolored by hand in 1869 in the Lemercier workshop in Paris. The illustrations around the map were created by the painter Raymond Bonheur, father of the painter and sculptor Rosa Bonheur. This world map allows you to see in particular the ancient layout of the territories of Africa such as Algeria, Morocco, Guinea, the Sahara etc. Very good condition, possible small defects in the margins or at the edge of the sheet