1850 Andriveau-Goujon Map of Paris and Environs

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Title:    Environs de Paris. Dresses par Beuvelot (J. B.) d'apres la Carte des Chasses, d'autres Cartes particulieres et des reconnaissances faites par lui sur differentes pointe.

Description:    This is an extremely attractive c. 1850 map of Paris, France and its environs by French map publisher Andriveau-Goujon. Covers the Paris area from Vaux in the northwest to Dampiere in the southwest to Juilly in the northeast and Grisy in the southeast. Detailed to the level of individual buildings with palaces, churches, roads, railroads, rivers, forests and gardens noted. Shows the elaborate gardens surrounding Paris, in particular the gardens of Versailles. Dissected and mounted on linen. Comes with original marbled paper slipcase. One of the finest and most highly detailed maps of the environs of Paris we have encountered.

Date:    c. 1850 (undated)

Source:    Independent Issue.

Cartographer:    J. Andriveau and J. Goujon (fl. 1805-94), working collectively as Andriveau-Goujon, were among the most prominent cartographic publishers in 19th century France. Maps by Andriveau-Goujon are often confusing to identify as they can be alternately singed J. Goujon, J. Andriveau, J.Andriveau-Goujon or simply Andriveau-Goujon. They published numerous pocket maps and atlases throughout the 19th century and often worked with other prominent French cartographers of the time such as Brue and Levasseur. Andriveau-Goujon are especially well known for their high quality case and library maps. Click here for a list of rare maps by Andriveau-Goujon.

Size:   Printed area measures 23 x 16 inches (58.42 x 40.64 centimeters)

Condition:    Very good condition. Dissected and mounted on linen in 21 sections. Original linen in find conditon. Comes with original marbled cardboard slipcase.

Code:   Paris-goujon-1850 (to order by phone call: 646-320-8650)

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