France
€ 340
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning. Shows some wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Original antique map titled 'Ile de la Réunion'. This is a fascinating map of the French department of Ile. Bourbon or Reunion. Bourbon, or Reunion, is a volcanic island off the coast of Africa. It is one of France's few remaining colonies in the Indian Ocean. Reunion is known for its striking natural beauty and marvelous beaches. The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural beauty and trade richness of the land. There is a short textual history of the regions depicted on both the left and right sides of the map. Published by V. Levasseu, circa 1859.
