Antique Map-WORLD-FRENCH COLONIES-Vuillemin-Migeon-1884

Price: € 47,50

Subject: Map 97: 'Planisphere indiquant les Colonies Francaises.' (World Map showing the French colonies).

Condition: Very good, given age. Some foxing in the margins. One stain in the image area. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Medium: Engraving on a vellin type of paper with original hand colouring.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 34.2 x 26.2 cm. The image size is ca. 20.9 x 17.5 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 13.5 x 10.3 inch. The image size is ca. 8.2 x 6.9 inch.

Part Number: 28265

Location: A237-26

Description: This original old antique print / plate originates from: 'La France et ses Colonies', by M. Vuillemin and published in Paris by J. Migeon in 1884. This plate engraved by Artus.

Artists and Engravers: Alexandre Vuillemin (1812-1880) was a cartographer and an book editor based in Paris, France. Despite a prolific cartographic career, much of Vuillemin's life is shrouded in mystery.