French Colonies Africa Senegambia Madagascar 1845 decorative pictorial map february2025 6 3/4" H x 4

6 3/4" H x 4 1/2" W

Delightful and scarce tie-in between this famous art nouveau artist

Foot Soldiers

all but one mounted at corners into a simple colored paper mat by previous owner

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French Colonies Africa Senegambia Madagascar 1845 decorative pictorial map february2025 6 3/4" H x 4Colonies Francais en Afrique. Lovely oversized mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. Elaborately engraved vignettes scenery surrounds the map making it an ideal candidate for gift giving and display. Issued 1845, Paris by Levasseur. Clean nice example, only minor light signs of age or handling. Images capture map condition and appearance better than words. Nice age patina to paper and image. Sheet measures c. 22 x 15.