Description: Antique map titled 'Dépt. de 'l'Aveyron'. Map of the French department of Aveyron, France. This area of France, centred on Rodez, is famous for its production of Roquefort, a flavorful ewe's milk blue cheese. This region is also known for the legendary Bete du Gevaudan, a terrible man-wolf who terrorizes the countryside. The Chemin St. Jacques also passes through the northern part of this department. 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. This map originates from ‘Atlas National de la France Illustré’ by V. Levasseur. Published by A. Combette, Paris, 1854.Victor Jules Levasseur (1795–1862) was a French cartographer widely known for his distinctive decorative style. He produced numerous maps more admired for the artistic content of the scenes and data surrounding the map than for the detail of the mapCondition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.Date: 1854Overall size: 52.5 x 35.5 cm.
Price: 200 USD
Location: Langweer
End Time: 2025-01-31T21:00:10.000Z
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