Gascony France small cartoon map c. 1950 decorative colorful old map November2017 Le H 1- a re-issue

Le H 1- a re-issue of the Chiquet atlas map of 1719

well-preserved and incredibly detailed mid 19th century folio engraved map with outline hand color

3 7/8" H x  6 1/2" W

(Europe / Valenciennes Northern France- Belgium)

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Gascony France small cartoon map c. 1950 decorative colorful old map November2017 Le H 1- a re-issueGascogne Pyrenees. (France French Department Gascony) Issued c. 1946 55, Paris by Ode. Charming mid 20th century miniature French Department map, rendered cartoon style. Colorful and decorative with a large title cartouche, numerous little cartoon diagrams across the map make it perfect for display or gift giving. Nicely printed in France by offset presses which have created a look unique to the era. Paper and image remains clean and well preserved