Victor LEVASSEUR (1800-1870) - Lot 273

Victor LEVASSEUR (1800-1870) France; Antique map of Calvados; 1869 Original engraving enhanced with watercolor Printed by Lemercier in Paris from Levasseur's map 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 Calvados shows the main roads and towns of the time, including Caen, Lisieux, Pont Lévêque and more. 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 Calvados; 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 Calvados shows the main roads and towns of the time; including: Caen; Lisieux; Pont Lévêque; etc. Very good condition; possible small defects in the margins or at the edge of the sheet.