Victor Levasseur's "Atlas National Illustre" and "Atlas Universel Illustre" are among the last decorative atlases published. The maps are all lavishly illustrated with scenes of the countryside, products and activities indigenous to the region.

Matching set of world and continents from one of the last decorative atlases of the nineteenth century. Each map is surrounded in an elaborately engraved border containing vignettes representing the region in views, natives, plants, animals, explorers, etc. A fine set of seven matching maps, sizes vary slightly.

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Condition: A

All in original outline color with surrounding scenes uncolored, as issued. Light soil and damp stains in blank margins.