French Colonies Africa Senegambia Madagascar 1845 decorative pictorial map february2025 chip to title page corner

chip to title page corner slightly affecting lake part of city map on reverse

Foot Soldiers

Text block sheets are gently toned

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

Text in French & German

French Colonies Africa Senegambia Madagascar 1845 decorative pictorial map february2025 chip to title page cornerColonies 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.