Description: Title as it appears on the map: Dépt. De La Corse. Napoleon Bonaparte's Corsica ~ By Victor Levasseur From Levasseur’s 1856 edition of 'Atlas Nacionale de la France Illustree,' one of the most decorative and beautifully produced atlases to appear in the 19th century. Levasseur published several different editions of his Corsica map - this being the second state where Napoleon Bonaparte appears twice. The island of Corsica is drawn in considerable detail, showing its many forests, roadways, cities, and three primary districts. The most striking feature of the map is its elaborate allegorical border work. The map is surrounded with elaborate illustrative border work showing the cultural, natural, and trade richness of Corsica. Napoleon Bonaparte, Corsica's most celebrated son, appears in the upper right and left quadrants with a great imperial eagle at top centre. The remainder of the decorative border work is given to displacing the many products of Corsica, including Goats, honey, wines, distilled spirits, seafood, cheese, and sardines. Very good condition. Steel engraved map with original out-line colours, the outer decoration is uncoloured, as issued. Measures 41 x 28.5 cm plus generous margins Ideal for framingPosted in a large plan tube for extra protection
Price: 40 GBP
Location: Aylesbury
End Time: 2025-01-28T09:48:17.000Z
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Antique: Yes
Date Range: 1800-1899
Type: Political Map
Format: Atlas Map
Printing Technique: Steel engraved
Year: 1856
Era: 1800s
Cartographer/Publisher: Victor Levasseur
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: France
