1846 Victor Levasseur Carte De Linde Map Appraisal

1846 Victor Levasseur 'Carte de l'Inde' Map

This is an original mid-19th-century engraved map titled 'Carte de l'Inde', published in 1846 by the renowned French cartographer Victor Levasseur for his noted work, the 'Atlas National Illustré'. The map is printed on cream-colored woven paper and features hand-colored outlines that delineate the various political territories of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Chinese Empire, including Tibet. The cartography is highly detailed for its era, showcasing topographical features like major mountain ranges, intricate river systems, and coastal details. In the upper right corner, an ornate title cartouche is visible, framed by neoclassical decorative flourishes typical of the French 'Empire' and 'Restoration' aesthetic. Small numerical scales and legends reside in the lower-left corner. The condition appears fair to good; there is evident light foxing (small brown spots) across the surface, particularly near the edges, and slight undulation of the paper sheet. Minor creasing is visible at the margins, consistent with its age and original placement in a bound atlas. The print exhibits crisp engraved lines, indicative of high-quality copperplate production. The overall aesthetic reflects the grand tradition of 19th-century French mapmaking, balancing scientific accuracy with artistic presentation.