France - France – Former Provinces and Military Governments; Charles V. Monin (C. V. Monin) - C. V. Monin (XIXe siècle) – France en 32 provinces ou gouvernements militaires – Carte originale - 1821-1850

Beautiful old map of France, titled “France in Thirty-Two Provinces or Military Governments,” created by the French cartographer Charles V. Monin (C. V. Monin), active in the first half of the 19th century.

This map, dated around 1845, presents a historical representation of the French territory according to its former organization into 32 provinces or military governments, prior to the French Revolution.

It is distinguished by the finesse of its engraving, the accuracy of its geographical indications, and its elegant old hand coloring. The boundaries of the French territory are outlined in red, while the borders of the different provinces are highlighted in green.

Many towns, roads, rivers, reliefs, and former territorial divisions are depicted with remarkable richness of detail.

Its cartouche, adorned with beautiful typographic compositions characteristic of the 19th century, bears the original title as well as the cartographer’s name, C. V. Monin.

Specifications:

Cartographer: Charles V. Monin (C. V. Monin)

Title: France in Thirty-Two Provinces or Military Governments

Period: first half of the 19th century

Dating stated: around 1845

Origin: France

Technique: old engraving, outlines hand-colored

Support: wove paper, per original description

Dimensions: 50 × 34 cm

Presentation: unframed map

Condition: Good overall condition for a map of antiquity nearly two centuries old.

There are some foxing spots, small stains, and natural signs of aging, mainly visible in the margins. These traces attest to its antiquity and do not significantly impair legibility.

The old colors remain clearly visible, notably the red and green outlines of the provinces.

This map constitutes an interesting testimony to French territorial history and 19th-century cartography.

It will naturally find its place in a collection of antique maps or, once framed, in a classical or contemporary interior.

Careful shipping with rigid protective packaging suited to the conservation of old documents.

The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise appreciation of the conservation status.