$275

Description

Classic Levasseur style steel engraving with decorative scenes surrounding the map. Note the Turbaned man reading the “CORAN” upper right.

Year1845

Item#1710

ConditionVG+

DESCRIBING A MAP’S CONDITION IS HIGHLY SUBJECTIVE. ART POST USES A RATING SYSTEM COMMON TO MAP DEALERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD:

  • Very Fine (VF) – Map is clean and bright with a strong image.
  • Fine (F) – Map generally has a clean, sharp image. Flaws and repairs are noted.
  • Very Good (VG) – Map has no significant imperfections, though paper quality and margin size may vary. Minor flaws such as wormholes, age toning, or a centerfold separation not affecting the image may be present.
  • Good (G) – Map bears noticeable imperfections but remains in collectible condition. Foxing, a weak map image, and/or a wide centerfold separation are described.

All maps sold by Art Post are in collectable condition.

Size 14" x 19"

RegionAfrica

Bio Victor Levasseur (1838-1854) was a French cartographer widely known for his distinctive decorative style. Produced numerous maps more admired for the artistic content of the scenes and data surrounding the map than for the detail of the map.