Victor LEVASSEUR (1800-1870) - Lot 272

Victor LEVASSEUR (1800-1870) France; Antique map of Aube; 1869 Original engraving enhanced with watercolor Printed by Lemercier in Paris from the map by Levasseur On heavy paper 33 x 49.5 cm approx. INFORMATION: Superb period engraving printed and watercolored by hand in 1869 in the Lemercier workshops in Paris. The illustrations around the map were created by the painter Raymond Bonheur; father of the painter and sculptor Rosa Bonheur. This historical map of the Aube region shows the main roads and towns of the time, including Troyes; Arcis; Romillyetc. Very good condition; possible small defects in the margins or at the edge of the folio. AUTOMATIC TRANSLATION : Victor LEVASSEUR (1800-1870) France; Old map of Aube; 1869 Original engraving enhanced with watercolor Printed by Lemercier in Paris from the map drawn up by Levasseur On strong paper approximately 33 x 49.5 cm INFORMATION: Superb period engraving printed and watercolored by hand in 1869 in the Lemercier workshops in Paris. The illustrations around the map were created by the painter Raymond Bonheur; father of the painter and sculptor Rosa Bonheur. This historical map of Aube shows the main roads and towns of the time; notably: Troyes; Arcis; Romilly; etc. Very good condition; possible small defects in the margins or at the edge of the sheet.