''RHONE'' Alexandre Vuillemin. Paris: J. Migeon, c. 1879. Engraved map with original hand-coloring. From the atlas LA FRANCE ET SES COLONIES. (Image: 8 3/4 x 7’’)
This map depicts the Department of Rhone in the Region of Rhone-Alpes in France.
Surrounding the map are elaborate vignettes including a view of Lyon (capital of the Department), the Lyon coat-of-arms, and portraits of famous men from the region (Artist Hippolyte Flandrin, Botanist Antoine Jussieu, Weaver & Inventor Jacquard, and Mathematician Ampere). Topographical features are shown and major cities, towns, mountains and waterways are identified.
Shipped unmatted
