Its coastal area is famous for its seafood, and especially its oysters. The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural beauty and trade richness of the land.
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Various rivers, mountain ranges, gulfs, lakes, plateaus and other important natural and topographic features are identified, with relief shown by hachures. Several important towns and cities are also noted.
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It covers from the southern portion of england to the Strait of Gibraltar and includes Holland (the Netherlands), Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal and the islands of Corsica and Sardinia. Parts of england, Ireland, Germany (Prussia), Switzerland and Italy are also included.
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Title:Lotharingia Ducatus: vulgo Lorraine. This particular map was beautifully hand colored and decorated with coat of arm of duchy of Lorraine (northeast of France). Oriented West to the top, it depicted the region around Nancy with great details.
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Oriented to the west, this map covers the Rhine valley from Basel to Strasbourg. Topography and major cities are shown in profile. Alsace is known for its fine white wines and along with Austria and Germany, this region produces the world's most desirable dry Rieslings.
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SHOWS TERRITORY CEDED TO GERMANY IN 1871. SIZE: 53 x 64 cms. approx (MAP).
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The map depicts the island from Trinity Bay (Baye de la Trinité ) to theGul de Sac Marin and fromLa Basse Terre toLa Cabes Terre. Mountains are depicted in profile throughout the island and myriad towns, cities, and other sites are labeled all over the island.
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Highly detailed, the map depicts the entirety of the island. Locations all along the island's coast are labeled, including bays and harbors. Topography is illustrated by hachure. This map was produced by Franz Pluth and published in 1822.
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