Historic Map - France - The Hook Nosed Lady - 1868
Geographical fun : being humourous outlines of various countries, with an introduction and descriptive lines / by "Aleph". - France

This unique map of France was originally produced in 1868 by William Harvey, also known as "Aleph". This map first appeared in his atlas "Geographical Fun: Being Humourous Outlines of Various Countries". Map text: A hook-nosed lady represents fair France, Empress of cooks, of fashions, and the dance. Her flatt'ring glass declares that vict'ry pwer, Beauty, wealth, arts, are her imperial dower.    Dimensions: 30" x 36"   Item #1W-WO-FR-1868   Shipping Weight: 2 lbs.   PRICE: $39.95

All reproduction prints are printed as "museum quality", using advanced ink formulas and durable museum quality paper.  The reproduction prints reflect the state of repair of the original conserved document.  Stains and imperfections reflected in the original map at the time it was collected for conservation are left un-retouched, as they reflect the character and charm of the vintage original.  Some major imperfections, such as dark fold lines have been removed when possible.  Maps are printed as ordered and are not returnable unless received damaged.