M. Vuillemin - La France et ses Colonies - 1881

Fascinating edition of this illustrated atlas of 105 maps that offer a panoramic view of France and its colonies through beautiful detailed maps - The text presents a wealth of information, ranging from administrative divisions to descriptions of remarkable places in each department and French colony - The work contains detailed maps of the French colonies, information on their history, geography, economy and population - The colonies presented include: . Algeria . Sub-Saharan Africa colonies (Senegal, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, etc.) . Asian colonies (Indochina, China, etc.) . Caribbean colonies (Martinique, Guadeloupe, etc.) . Indian Ocean colonies (Madagascar, Réunion, etc.) The atlas also offers information on metropolitan France, its regions, its cities and its monuments - This work is essential for history and geography enthusiasts, as well as for those interested in the evolution of French territories in the 19th century - M. Vuillemin - France and its Colonies - 1881 - J. Migeon - 105 geographic maps. Good condition of the binding, the work in its original half-leather binding, wear from use, some minor defects on covers and spine, worn capitals and corners, stains on edges, speckled edges, spine with ornate cords, gilded title and author’s name, blind-stamped borders and gold motifs on the covers - Good interior condition, slight browning, text in two columns framed by black rules, enriched with 105 colored and plate-free maps prepared off the main text, including fold-out plates, marbled endpapers in good condition, a pleasing copy of this atlas - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days -

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