Antique Map of Meuse, France

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de la Meuse'. Map of the French department of Meuse, France. This area part of the Lorraine or Alsace-Lorraine wine regions. It is also known for its production of Brie de Meaux cheeses. In fact, more than 60% of Brie de Meaux production takes place in this region. This map originates from ‘Atlas National de la France Illustré’ by V. Levasseur. Published by A. Combette, Paris, 1854.

Victor Jules Levasseur (1795–1862) was a French cartographer widely known for his distinctive decorative style. He produced numerous maps more admired for the artistic content of the scenes and data surrounding the map than for the detail of the map

Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1854

Overall size: 35.5 x 52.5 cm.