1887 Mouchet Gastronomic Map of Cognac (Charente, France). WE SELL ONLY ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAPS – NOT REPRODUCTIONS. Title: Cognac Les Crus D’Eau-de-vie Charentaise. Description: An uncommon 1887 C. Mouchet gastronomic map of Charente or the Cognac producing region of France. Centered on the city of Cognac, the map extends from the Bay of Biscay and the Gironde Estuary eastward as far as Angouleme, northwards as far as Niort, and south as far as Montguyon. Color coding identifies the various grape growing regions of Cognac. Grand our Fine Champagne. Borderies ou Premiers Bois. Bois Communs did a Terroir. These chould not be confused with the’bubbly’ type of Champagne. These grapes regions, in particular Grand Champagne and Petit Champagne, are known for their chalky soil and their productions are used exclusively for Cognac production. Descriptive text in French appears in the lower left describing the cognac regions and types. This map was compiled by C. Mouchet and engraved by Erhard Freres of 8 Rue Nicole, Paris. Size: Printed area measures 21 inches high by 22.5 inches wide. Condition: Very good condition. Dissected and mounted on linen on 24 panels. Original brown linen in good condition. Removed from but accompanied by original red linen binder with gilt stamping. 1 – 10 days. If your address is a P. Duty varies by country and we cannot predict the amount you will be charged. Some countries are duty free, others are not. Other Services Conservation Framing: Geographicus recommends basic conservation framing services for any antique paper. We do not offer this service. Antique Map Restoration: Geographicus can repair and restore your antique map. Services include deacidification cleaning flattening and backing. The item “1887 Mouchet Gastronomic Map of Cognac (Charente, France)” is in sale since Thursday, May 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\Europe Maps”. The seller is “geographicusmaps” and is located in 11221. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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