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Title: Alexandre Vuilemin - La Meurthe Illustre - 1870 Lithograph 10.5" x 13.75"

Description: "La Meurthe Illustre" by Alexandre Vuilemin, 1870 Unsigned Lithograph. Paper size is 10.5 x 13.75 inches, with an image size of 10.5 x 13.75 inches. The Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age, additional images available upon request. . Additional details: This finely engraved antique map depicts the historic French département of Meurthe, shown as it existed before the territorial changes that followed the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Published in France during the 19th century, the map combines detailed cartography with decorative vignettes celebrating the culture, architecture, and heritage of the Lorraine region.
Hand-colored boundaries, intricate typography, and engraved illustrations—including regional costume figures, architectural landmarks, heraldic imagery, and a portrait medallion—reflect the elegance and craftsmanship associated with French atlas production of the pre-digital era. The composition offers both historical importance and strong decorative appeal, documenting a region whose borders and identity would later be transformed by political upheaval.
Printed from the atlas work of French cartographer Alexandre Vuillemin, this piece stands as an exceptional example of 19th-century educational engraving and historical cartography. The aged paper, fine engraved detail, and original period coloring give the work remarkable authenticity and visual charm. Framing available upon request.
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B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age, additional images available upon request.

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