Alps Region France small cartoon map c. 1950 decorative colorful old map Tajo River gentle toning

gentle toning

this example with full block color heightened in outline and with the sea area colored displaying the highest and visually most pleasing

Paper gently and uniformly age-toned

(3 items still inside their printed envelope)

Alps Region France small cartoon map c. 1950 decorative colorful old map Tajo River gentle toningLes Alpes. (France French Department) Issued c. 1946 55, Paris by Ode. Charming mid 20th century miniature French Department map, rendered cartoon style. Colorful and decorative with a large title cartouche, numerous little cartoon diagrams across the map make it perfect for display or gift giving. Nicely printed in France by offset presses which have created a look unique to the era. Paper and image remains clean and well preserved with a fine patina