There is a short textual history of the region depicted on both the left and right sides of the map. Title: Dept. du Calvados. Published by V. Levasseur in the 1852 edition of hisAtlas National de la France Illustree.
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This interesting map of part of Maine [Northwest France bordering Britannia and Normandy] was published by Joan Blaeu in his Atlas Novus as referenced above. Date: 1647. The map is in excellent condition [i.e., clear and clean image, strong and bright paper, original full margins [very rare in such size], and slight but even age toning – likely one of the nicest condition you will ever encounter for this map].
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It covers the Kingdom of France showing its various provinces. Also includes Corsica. An inset on the bottom left quadrant details Paris and its vicinity. There were roughly 40 provinces in France before they were abolished.
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This area is also quite famous for its porcelain (Limoge Porcelain) which they have makin since the 1700's. The map proper is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural beauty and trade richness of the land.
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The quality of the engraving is typical of the superb standard set by the younger Blaeu, this example being embellished with delicate contemporary color. Services include deacidification cleaning flattening and backing.
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The map covers France just prior to the December 2 1851 coup d'etat that brought about the Second empire. An inset map on the lower right corner details Corsica. The map divides France into its constituent Provinces.
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Circa 1860’s lithograph map of France published by A. & C. Black.
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The Gallic Wars are believed to have been fought primarily to provide Caesar with wealth and popularity and to boost his political career rather than being a defensive action as described by Caesar. Drawn by R. Bonne in 1762 for issue in Jean Lattre'sAtlas Moderne.
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