Bidspirit auction | Decorative World Map on Mercator's

Decorative World Map on Mercator's Projection, Bonheur, Levasseur, coloured, 1845 - This decorative world map, engraved by Raimond Bonheur (father of the famous French artist Rosa Bonheur), is presented on Mercator's projection and surrounded by intricate vignettes. Published by Levasseur, the map is enhanced with allegorical symbols and a symbolic chart of the zodiac. French text at the bottom provides an informative overview of the continents, including their locations, principal mountain ranges and rivers, key regions, countries, and major cities. A fine example of 19th-century French cartography, this map combines artistic elements with detailed geographical insights. Great for collectors of decorative world maps, Mercator projections, 19th-century French cartography, and Levasseur engravings. Condition: great condition. Size of image 35cm (height) x 50.5cm (width), 13.7 x 14.6 inch.