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Swiss Splendor: Antique Map of Switzerland and Its Cantons, 1852
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About the Item
The antique map titled 'Carte de la Suisse' is an attractive map of Switzerland. Here are the key details and features of the map:
1. **Geographic Coverage**:
- The map provides comprehensive coverage of Switzerland, depicting the entire country.
- It showcases the division of Switzerland by Cantons, including regions from Vaud to Grisons.
- Additionally, the map includes parts of adjacent countries, such as France, Germany, and Italy, providing context for Switzerland's geographical location.
2. **Cartographic Details**:
- The map offers detailed cartographic information, including the delineation of geographic features, rivers, mountains, and the names of Cantons and towns.
- It presents a clear and informative representation of Switzerland's topography.
3. **Origin**:
- This map originates from Maison Basset's 1852 edition of 'Atlas Illustre Destine a l'enseignement de la Geographie elementaire,' indicating its use for educational purposes, particularly in the teaching of geography.
4. **Educational Significance**:
- As part of an educational atlas, the map likely played a role in instructing students about the geography of Switzerland and its political subdivisions.
- It may have been employed as a visual aid to enhance students' understanding of Switzerland's Cantonal divisions.
5. **Aesthetic Appeal**:
- The map is described as attractive, suggesting that it possesses not only educational value but also visual appeal.
- Maps of this era often featured decorative elements that added to their aesthetic charm.
6. **Historical and Geopolitical Significance**:
- Switzerland's unique position in Europe, as a country surrounded by multiple nations, makes this map historically and geopolitically significant.
- The representation of Cantons and neighboring countries offers insights into the political and geographical dynamics of Switzerland in the mid-19th century.
Overall, the 'Carte de la Suisse' antique map serves as an educational tool and a historical document, providing a visual and informative resource for studying Switzerland's geography, including its Cantonal divisions, and its relationship with neighboring regions during the mid-19th century.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.12 in (25.7 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1852
- Condition:General age-related toning. Shows soiling and foxing, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13379-141stDibs: LU3054333353842
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