Steel engraved folding map, 110 x 92 cm, mounted on linen, kept in thick marbled paper, fitted in a marbled slipcase, title gilt on spine, published by J. Andriveau-Goujon, (Rue de Bac No. 21), Paris, 1854.

Synopsis

Alexandre Vuillemin (1812-1880) was a prominent 19th century French cartographer and editor based in Paris. He produced a number of atlases, and his maps are noted for the frequent use of extensive margin illustrations – vignettes, famous people, and views of cities. His atlases were popular, and many went through multiple editions.