Historic Map : Levasseur Map of The Department du Gard, France, 1852, Vintage Wall Art Size:36in x 24in Canary Islands"

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The cartographer hints at a Northwest Passage via the lake and river systems extending westward from the St

and parts of Poland

Georges River

the Nile cataracts

Historic Map : Levasseur Map of The Department du Gard, France, 1852, Vintage Wall Art Size:36in x 24in Canary Islands"This is a fascinating 1852 map of the French department of Gard, France. This area of France is known mainly for its red wine and production of Bleu des Causses, a soft and savory cheese. The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural beauty and trade richness of the land. There is a short textual history of the regions depicted on both the left and right sides of the map. Published by V. Levasseur