| commentaire : | Paris, Aug. Logerot., 1861. Folding map / plan by Ch. Smith, printed by Goyer of Paris. Arrondissements blocked in 6 pale colours, Paris boundary coloured pink; with additional hand-colouring of arrondissement numbers, borders of ancient Paris, works in progress and projected works; black-and-white beyond the Paris boundary except for hand-coloured highlighting in red & green of the defensive forts around the city and small colour key. Map 29 1/2"x42 1/2" (75.5x108.5cm) including margins, on thick white paper in 40 segments - 36 the same size, 4 smaller. Occasional small split at meeting of folds. In embossed red cloth-covered boards 7 1/2"x5" (19.5x12.5cm), front lettered in gilt and with gilt coat-of arms; covers a little rubbed, corners showing slight wear, gilt dull and with parts darkened, missing backstrip. Map in VERY GOOD condition / carte en tres bon etat, couverture acceptable. N° de réf. du libraire 5927 |
