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| Keywords: 1852 Levasseur Map of the Department du Gers, France (Armagnac Region) - Geographicus - Gers-levasseur-1852.jpg This is a fascinating 1852 map of the French department of Gers France This area of is known especially for its production of Armagnac Brandy and Floc de Gascogne a sweet wine It is also home to Côtes de Gascogne a wine-growing district in Gascony producing white wine This area is also famous for its foie gras and wild mushrooms 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 Published by V Levasseur in the 1852 edition of his Atlas National de la France Illustree 1852 undated Size in 16 5 12 object history credit line accession number Gers-levasseur-1852 Levassuer V <i>Atlas National Illustre des 86 Departements et des Possessions de La France Divise par Arrondissements Cantons et Communea avec La Trace de Toutes Les Routes Chemins de fer et Canaux </i> 1852 edition Geographicus-source PD-old-100 Victor Levasseur - Maps of France France 1852 maps France Old maps of Gers | ||||
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