Plan pittoresque de la ville de Paris / dressé par A. Vuillemin ; gravé sur acier par Bénard, 1840
1840 LARGE FRENCH ANTIQUE MAP OF PARIS  Vuillemin on linen backing
large French map of Paris circa 1840 edited by “Chez  Fatout ” engraved by Bernard ,  Alexandre Vuillemin (1812-1880) was a prominent 19th century French cartographer and editor based in Paris. He produced a number of atlases, and his maps are noted for the frequent use of extensive margin illustrations – vignettes, famous people, and views of cities. This map does not feature the  fortification named Thiers fortification , it was an enclosure constructed between 1841 and 1846  proposed by the then  French prime minister Adolphe Thiers but was actually implemented by his successor. Today it became what is know as the "Boulevard Périphérique " or freeway after it was eradicated in 1919 .The work of "urban renovation " of the Baron Haussmann was not started ( 1853 -1870)so most of medieval neighborhoods are still in place. 
It mentioned that this map  ..."In this plan, the center of Paris was developed at the expense of the suburbs, to have more clarity in the details...."
Size: H.33 x L.44 , overall good condition but not pristine , linen backing  , would make a great statement framed .I guaranty my Antiques to be original , you can  call me at the store  for inquiries and question 310 994 6009  .