R E A D D E S C R I P T I O N C O M P L E T E L Y P L E A S E!!!!!!!!!!!! SEE ALL PHOTOS as they are to be considered an important part of the description. PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION! An extraordinary map of pre-Haussmann Paris and the early Faubourgs (suburbs) issued in 1833, following Napoleon Bonaparte’s 1800 reorganization of the city into 12 Municipalities. Covers Paris on both sides of the Seine from the Champ de Mars to Le Trone, extends north as far as Montmartre and south roughly to Port Royal. Produced at the height of French dominance of the cartographic arts, this maps is a fine example the engraver’s art. Individual buildings, fields, streets, hills, valleys, orchards, and public gardens are revealed in breathtaking detail. We can even see the incomplete state of the northern wing of the Louvre Palace. There is an elaborate street index on either side and at the bottom of the map. In the lower right quadrant appears a list of names of the ministers in charge of the Municipalities. This is an update of a similar street plan made by the same publisher in 1797. This type of map, known as a Pocket or Case Map, is designed with the traveler in mind and while it display’s beautifully unfolded, is designed to fold and fit in a vest or coat pocket. Exceptionally rare and in very good condition, age considering. Minor wear is par for the course in vintage and antique pieces so please do not expect “like new” perfection. Please see all pics. Please ask questions if you are uncertain of something. We do not deceive. All flaws are either photographed or described or both. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\Europe Maps”. The seller is “restoreitman” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- County: de la ville aux Faubourgs, de la ville et Faubourgs
- Cartographer/Publisher: Chez Jean
- Printing Technique: Lithography
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Format: Folding Map
- Type: City Map
- Year: 1833
- City: Paris
- Date Range: 1800-1899
- Country/Region: France
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