1840 - Basses-Alpes - Antique Map

Description: engraving antique (1840c) representing a Map of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provenceantique map Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, formerly known as Basses-Alpes, French department. By Perrot and Achin under the direction of tardieu . Originally published in a French geographical atlas in the 1830s-1840s (circa 1840). engraving in soft intaglio. Map detailed, embellished on the side with numerous statistical information on the administration, organization, industry and agriculture of the department, and even more...This authentic map will delight anyone passionate about the history and culture of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. It will be shipped with the greatest care by our house, which specializes in the sale of antique engraving and old maps. Upon your request, we can accompany your purchase with a certificate signed by us, guaranteeing the authenticity of the engraving . It is ideal if you want to give this print as a gift, it is an original gift with a strong historical and regional value. Sold without frame.Dimensions: 25 x 32 cmsPlease look carefully at the photos. engraving with some defects due to time and many old manipulations, but usual on this type of old atlas maps frequently consulted by several generations of people for more than a century and a half. Possibility of dirt, various stains, folds...Originating from the province of Provence during the administrative reorganization of 1790, the department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, formerly known as Basses Alpes, carries within it a deep and complex history that only an antique map can truly convey. Due to its exceptional geographical location, between the Alpine peaks of Mercantour and the valleys of the Durance and Verdon, this land with its natural borders with the Var, the Hautes-Alpes, the Alpes-Maritimes, the Vaucluse and the Drôme has managed to shape, over the centuries, a unique identity. Digne-les-Bains, a prefecture with a geological heart, of which Bishop Blessed Emiland is the patron, is renowned for its rich thermal heritage. Manosque, the town of Jean Giono, is the most populated city in the department, a meeting place between nature and urban planning. Sisteron, the “gateway to Provence”, offers a breathtaking panorama with its famous citadel. Forcalquier, the twin town of Pérouges, and its market with Provençal flavors, exudes tranquility. Barcelonnette, the epicenter of the Ubaye Valley, is a local pride for its "Mexican" culture. Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban, the cradle of the chemical industry, Castellane, with its impressive rock, or Oraison, Gréoux-les-Bains and Valensole, respectively known for their olive groves, their thermal baths and their lavender fields, complete this list of remarkable towns. The department has seen the birth of many historical figures, including the famous writer Pierre Gassendi. In the 19th century, the region became an important crossroads for the salt trade and the textile industry, not to mention the rise of beekeeping and lavender cultivation, as evidenced by old maps of the department. These have become essential collector's items for lovers of the department, allowing them to perceive the nuances of territorial developments and topography, between mountains, plateaus and valleys. The Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, a land of history and culture, is a veritable open book on the past and the present, of which each Map is a precious page.Professional in the sale (and passion) of historical and geographical engravings, I will ship your purchase with the greatest care as I myself would like to receive it. My products are guaranteed to be vintage and will delight any history enthusiast or simply lover of these authentic visuals that have stood the test of time. Your advantages & guarantees: Consolidation of shipping costs in case of multiple purchases (Ask for the total before paying). Authenticity guaranteed. Carefully shipped between two rigid supports or rolled in a tube, in order to reduce any risk of deterioration during transport (Will be shipped in the original folds if there are any). Return within 14 days if you are not satisfied! Quick response to any request (information, research, negotiations, etc.). Possible change of shipping method. All the services and guarantees of a professional seller who loves his products. For the French overseas departments and territories, contact me for a more precise (and more advantageous!) shipping cost amount.Combining history and geography, the collection of old engravings and maps will remain one of the strongest symbols of its owner's erudition and escape.Please look at the pictures. You buy what you see.ShippingPhotosTerms and ConditionsCarefully shipped in a rigid support or tube depending on the case. Certificate of authenticity on request at the time of order. Do not hesitate to group your purchases to save on shipping costs (Contact us before paying), by visiting our Ebay store or by consulting our sales. We are professionals in the sale of old maps (antique map), engravings, atlases... We take our photos with a professional camera to ensure you get the best image quality possible before your purchase. We try to reproduce the colors and whites faithfully. However, each image will have a different rendering depending on the quality and type of your screen. For any return, the packaging must be of superior quality. You must provide us with a photo of the item and its shipping method before returning it.We try to describe our items as best we can. However, it is impossible to describe exactly every small stain, micro tear or every action of time. For the rest, the photos will serve as descriptions. Uncollated works. Dimensions with a margin of error of approximately 2 cm.You will need to pay any customs taxes outside the EU.Please see the full T&Cs at the bottom of this ad.Originating from the province of Provence during the administrative reorganization of 1790, the department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, formerly known as Basses Alpes, carries within it a deep and complex history that only an antique map can truly convey. Due to its exceptional geographical location, between the Alpine peaks of Mercantour and the valleys of the Durance and Verdon, this land with its natural borders with the Var, the Hautes-Alpes, the Alpes-Maritimes, the Vaucluse and the Drôme has managed to shape, over the centuries, a unique identity. Digne-les-Bains, a prefecture with a geological heart, of which Bishop Blessed Emiland is the patron, is renowned for its rich thermal heritage. Manosque, the town of Jean Giono, is the most populated city in the department, a meeting place

Price: 46.67 USD

Location: Besançon FR

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