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Lot 501: 2 Levasseur maps, Western U.S. and Pacific, 19th c

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Two Victor Levasseur maps. Item 1: Steel engraved map of the world with colored borders titled "Planisphere" map by Victor Levasseur, engraved by Raimond Bonheur. This map is surrounded by an elaborate border with vignettes of allegorical, religious, and mythological figures. Printed in the 1850's, this map depicts an independent Texas and the Oregon Territory.14 1/4" H x 21" W. French, circa 1850's. Item 2: Steel engraved hand colored map titled "Oceanie" by Victor Levasseur, engraved by Raimond Bonheur. This map depicts the Pacific Ocean from North America to Asia with colored borders. The Allegorical border features images of natives, European men and images of trade. 14 1/4" H x 21" W. French, Late 1840's. Condition: Item 1: Very good condition with minor 1" tear in top left corner. Item 2: Excellent condition

Lot 501: 2 Levasseur maps, Western U.S. and Pacific, 19th c Lot 501: 2 Levasseur maps, Western U.S. and Pacific, 19th c Lot 501: 2 Levasseur maps, Western U.S. and Pacific, 19th c