Victor LEVASSEUR Antique map of Madagascar,... - Lot 273 - Maison de ventes Good

Victor LEVASSEUR Antique map of Madagascar, Senegal and Gambia, 1869 Victor LEVASSEUR (1800-1870) Antique map of Madagascar, Senegal and Gambia,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 vintage engraving printed and watercolored by hand in 1869 at the Lemercier workshop in Paris, with illustrations by painter Raymond Bonheur, father of painter and sculptor Rosa Bonheur. The map shows the ancient layout of the territories of Senegal, Gambia and Madagascar. Today, Senegambia corresponds roughly to the small territory of Gambia and Senegal. 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) Antique map of Madagascar, Senegal and Gambia, 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 map allows you to see in particular the ancient layout of the territories of Senegal, the Gambia and Madagascar. Senegambia today corresponds approximately to the small territory of Gambia and Senegal. Very good condition, possible small defects in the margins or at the edge of the sheet.