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1840 LARGE FRENCH ANTIQUE MAP OF PARIS Vuillemin on linen backing
large French map of Paris circa 1840 edited by “Chez Fatout ” engraved by Bernard , Alexandre Vuillemin (1812-1880) was a prominent 19th century French cartographer and editor based in Paris. He produced a number of atlases, and his maps are noted for the frequent use of extensive margin illustrations – vignettes, famous people, and views of cities. This map does not feature the fortification named Thiers fortification , it was an enclosure constructed between 1841 and 1846 proposed by the then French prime minister Adolphe Thiers but was actually implemented by his successor. Today it became what is know as the "Boulevard Périphérique " or freeway after it was eradicated in 1919 .The work of "urban renovation " of the Baron Haussmann was not started ( 1853 -1870)so most of medieval neighborhoods are still in place.
It mentioned that this map ..."In this plan, the center of Paris was developed at the expense of the suburbs, to have more clarity in the details...."
Size: H.33 x L.44 , overall good condition but not pristine , linen backing , would make a great statement framed .
Reserve: $620.00
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1840 LARGE FRENCH ANTIQUE MAP OF PARIS Fatout Vuillemin on linen backi
Estimate $700-$800
Starting Price
$300
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French Cabinet de Curiosites and Lighting
Feb 19, 2026 9:00 AM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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