France in Departments Belle Epoque French 3rd Republic c. 1880 large Drioux map Hudson River Railroad With 1844 inscription to front

With 1844 inscription to front paste down

Nicely printed in France by offset presses which have created a look unique to the era

17 1/8" x 14"

(American Tourism in late 19th century- New York state)

These maps remain well preserved

France in Departments Belle Epoque French 3rd Republic c. 1880 large Drioux map Hudson River Railroad With 1844 inscription to frontCarte Physique et Politique de la France. (Europe, France, French Republic, France in Departments, Paris, Pyrenees, French Alps). Issued c. 1880 90, Paris by Belin. Map by Drioux & Leroy. Late 19th century engraved with lovely original hand color. Inset lower left of Paris Department of Seine, across the bottom is a profile comparison of mountainheights. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.