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Geographical maps. Lion (Paris, circa 1880) Geographical maps. Lion (Paris, circa 1880). Wood-cardboard box, size 34.5 x 49 x 6.5 cm. Color lithograph by Ch. Walter on the lid, printed by Engelmann: rich architectural and floral decoration with cartouches; the central title is flanked by two women, one representing Industry, the other Commerce; in each corner is a figurative representation of four rivers (Seine, Thames, Neva, Danube), each corresponding to a vignette next to it showing a city view (Paris, London, St. Petersburg, Vienna). The box contains eight cards, lithographed and colored, glued to wood and cut into jigsaw puzzles. Geographical puzzle game. The eight maps represent Asia, Europe, France, South America, North America, Africa, Oceania and the world map in two hemispheres. These maps are taken from the Gosselin-Delamarche atlas. The set is in fine condition; a small piece is missing from the map of France.

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Geographical maps. Lion (Paris, circa 1880) Geographical maps. Lion (Paris, circa 1880). Wood-cardboard box, size 34.5 x 49 x 6.5 cm. Color lithograph by Ch. Walter on the lid, printed by Engelmann: rich architectural and floral decoration with cartouches; the central title is flanked by two women, one representing Industry, the other Commerce; in each corner is a figurative representation of four rivers (Seine, Thames, Neva, Danube), each corresponding to a vignette next to it showing a city view (Paris, London, St. Petersburg, Vienna). The box contains eight cards, lithographed and colored, glued to wood and cut into jigsaw puzzles. Geographical puzzle game. The eight maps represent Asia, Europe, France, South America, North America, Africa, Oceania and the world map in two hemispheres. These maps are taken from the Gosselin-Delamarche atlas. The set is in fine condition; a small piece is missing from the map of France.

Estimate 40 - 60 EUR

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For sale on Thursday 26 Sep : 14:00 (CEST)
paris, France
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