1870 Vuillemin Pictorial Map of Paris and Environs
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Carte Pittoresque Des Environs de Paris.
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Cartographer
Alexandre Aimé Vuillemin (1812 - 1880) was an engraver, publisher, and editor based in Paris, France in the middle of the 19th century. Despite a prolific publishing career, much of Vuillemin's life is shrouded in mystery. In 1852, he married Josephine Caroline Goret and they had at least one child, Ernestine Adèle Vuillemin, later in the same year. What is known is that his studied under the prominent French Auguste Henri Dufour (1798 - 1865). Vuillemin's most important work his detailed, highly decorative large format Atlas Illustre de Geographie Commerciale et Industrielle. Further Details...
Condition
Good condition. Original folds exhibit wear and verso reinforcement, especially at fold intersections. Some discoloration where attached to original binder. Comes folded, as issued, but can be flatted by framer for presentation.
References
Vallee, Leon, Catalogue des plans de Paris et des cartes de l'ile de France, (Bibliotheque Nacionale), 3154-8.