DESCRIPTION: Antique map by the French firm Companie Maritime Bordeaux Ocean of the Garonne River from the town of Bordeaux following the river to its mouth near Royan. A source of commercial and geographical information about the Garonne River, Gironde Department and specifically the Bordeaux wine region of France during the first decade of the 20th century. A scarce folding booklet with cover depicting a sidewheel steamboat bearing the company flag with "B.C."
Shows these vineyards: Chateau Margaux, Chateau Larose Trintaudon, Chateau Pichon Longueville, Chateau Latour, Chateau Moulin d'Armailhac, Château Loudenne, and Chateau Sainte Barbe. Many other landmarks are shown pictorially including the Tour de Cordouan, Port de Mortagne, Port Maubert, and Place des Quinconces. Verso incudes timetable, and many advertisements for local maritime-related firms.
From La Bastide and Bordeaux north to the river's confluence with the Atlantic Ocean.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1910
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: France
BODY OF WATER: Garonne River
CONDITION: Good.
Clean with 5 horizontal folds, as issued. No stains. Very light wear.
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SIZE: 7
" x
23 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 88
PRICE: $280
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