Antique Map of the Indre Region in France, ca. 1852

€ 225

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1852
Sheet size: 36.5 × 51.5 cm (14.4 × 20.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13216-3

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de l'Indre'.

Map of the French department of Indre, France. Part of the Loire Valley wine region, this area is known for its production of Chinon wines, typically red, and production of Pouligny-Saint-Pierre, goats'-milk cheese. It is also the birthplace of the great philosopher Rene Descartes. 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 and a portret of Bertrand. This map originates from ‘Atlas National de la France Illustré’. Published by A. Combette, Paris, ca. 1852.

Engraved maps with contemporary outline coloring to the maps and later enhancement to the surrounding decorative vignettes, very slight overall toning.