Decorative 19th century world map

LEVASSEUR, Victor.

Planisphère.
Paris, Pelissier, c.1845. Original colour. 310 x 410mm.

A map of the world set within highly decorative engraved borders, with vignettes of gods, goddesses, mythical figures, astrological symbols and animals. Published in one of the last decorative atlases, the 'Atlas Universel Illustré'. In the Americas Texas is a republic.


Stock ID : 13631