Lot 455
Afrique, engraved by Laguillermie. Color outline, 13 x 18½ in.; matted and framed to 23 x 28 in. Published by Lemercier at A. Combette, Paris (1856). From Atlas Universel Illustré. Geography and statistics by V. Levasseur. Illustrated by Raimond Bonheur, painter. Steel engravings in the wide margins around the map (which is 8 x 8¾ in.) showing local people in native dress, towns, products, landscapes, etc. Roads, towns, and cities are marked, as well as French colonies in Africa and the major tribal kingdoms. Light toning, else Fine. Very decorative.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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| Realized $295 |
