About this sheet
Antique map titled 'France in Departments'. Old map of France, with small inset map of the island of Corsica. Includes a table with reference to the departments.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Cooper. Published by Sherwood, Neely and Jones.
Condition: Very good, original/contemporary hand coloring. General age-related toning, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1820
Overall size: 26.5 x 21 cm.
Image size: 24 x 14.5 cm.
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