1852 Levasseur Map of Algeria Description: This is a fascinating
1852 Levasseur map of the French colony of Algeria. Shows the
region divided into the administrative provinces of Oban, Alger,
and Constantine. The map proper is surrounded by elaborate
decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural
beauty and trade richness of the land. There is a short textual
history of the region depicted to the left and right of the map.
Published by V. Levasseur in the 1852 edition of his Atlas
National de la France Illustree. Date: 1852 (undated) Source:
Levassuer, V., Atlas National Illustre des 86 Departements et
des Possessions de La France Divise par Arrondissements, Cantons
et Communea avec La Trace de Toutes Les Routes, Chemins,de fer
et Canaux., 1852 edition. References: Phillips (Atlases) 3003.
Cartographer: Victor Levasseur, an important French engineer,
cartographer, and engraver of the mid 19th century, held a
number of important cartographically related political and
educations posts in France.