Old school map Vidal-Lablache 20, Mézières, T18, 1900 South America

🌐 Old geography school wall map representing South America 🌐 Original Vidal-Lablache collection. Years 1900/1910. Armand Colin bookstore, 5 rue de Mézières, Paris. Monrocq printing, Paris. Print run 18, list of maps up to 39. Mentions "Atlas Général, Atlas Classique" on the top border with price mentions (15 frs and 30 frs). At the bottom various indications with prices (e.g., furniture 12 frs...). Polychrome cardboard poster. Dimensions: 120 × 100 cm. Front: 20 Political South America (Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Pernambuco, Bahia, Guianas, Colombia, Panama, Peru, Argentina, Montevideo, Valparaiso, Buenos Aires...) Back: 20 bis Blank map. Medallions: Legend, world map. Good condition: brass eyelets present and fabric trim missing at the bottom, colours preserved, minor signs of use (see photo). Beautiful patina and historical interest. Dating: between 1903 and 1913. Armand Colin editions were located at 5 rue de Mézières until 1913 and the publication of Vidal-Lablache maps began in 1885. Panama became independent (secession from Colombia) in 1903. Monrocq printing was not yet called Gaillac-Monrocq (date?) Print run 18. Ideal for vintage decoration, collection, or original gift! These maps, both aesthetic and educational, adorned French classrooms from the 1880s to the 1960s and sparked students' imaginations. The so-called blank maps allowed them to test their knowledge. Map shipped carefully in thick cardboard cut to size in France or abroad. FREE SHIPPING FOR THIS MAP (in France, via Mondial Relais or Colissimo). For abroad, costs will be calculated based on the destination (international Colissimo). Contact me for advantageous rates (Europe, worldwide). All types of payment accepted. Hand delivery possible in Lyon. 20VL7.