Description
Decorative map of the world on Mercator's Projection, surrounded on all sides by decorative vignettes. French text at the bottom provides an overview of the continents: their location, principal mountain ranges and rivers, regions or countries, and biggest cities.
This decorative map was engraved by Raimond Bonheur, father of the famous French artist Rosa Bonheur. Shows the World on Mercator's projection with allegorical symbols and a symbolic chart of the zodiac.
Condition Description
Original hand-color. Upper right margin corner rip and small left lower margin tear.