This is a fascinating 1847 map of the french department of maine et loire. This regions is known for its agriculture, distilled spirits, wines, and fine hunting. The capital is angers. The whole 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 regions depicted on both the left and right sides of the map. Date: 1847. Dimensions: height: 12.5 in (31.7 cm); width: 17.5 in (44.4 cm).
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