'Environs of Paris; Inset map of St. Germain en Laye and its Environs; The Environs of Saint Cloud; The Environs of Fontainebleau; The Environs of Versailles'
Antique map with original outline colour, 1863
Title of map: 'Environs of Paris; Inset map of St. Germain en Laye and its Environs; The Environs of Saint Cloud; The Environs of Fontainebleau; The Environs of Versailles'
The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail. This map is folding hence the centrefold line may show on the image below:
The area covered by the map includes Mantes, Chantilly, Meaux, Chaumes, Melun, Corbeil & Rambouillet. The insets in the four corners show St. Germain en Laye, Saint Cloud, Fontainebleau & Versailles.
DATE PRINTED: 1863
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 63.0 x 85.0cm, 24.75 x 33.5 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn & Engraved by John Dower
PROVENANCE: "Cassell's Complete Atlas" (a.k.a. "The Weekly Dispatch Atlas"), Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, London [Cassell's Weekly Dispatch Atlas]
TYPE: Antique map with original outline colour
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. This map was originally printed as two separate pages which have been professionally joined to form a single sheet; The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. This map was coloured by hand at the time of publication, thus the colouration may vary slightly between different examples of the map; the colouring applied to the map you receive may differ slightly from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.
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RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.