Geographical studies. (France, circa 1880) - Lot 162

Geographical studies. (France, circa 1880) Geographical studies. (France, circa 1880). Wooden case, size 35.8 x 32.2 x 5.5 cm. Lid with rounded edges, brass clasp, title label (gold on red background) glued to lid. The box contains 72 solid wooden cubes, 3.5 cm square, chromolithography glued on each side; ten accordion folders, each consisting of six chromolithographed images serving as models. Geographic cube set. The six cubes in each set are used to reconstitute six images of départements, by arranging them so that their faces match to form the image. For each department, a map, a coat of arms, local specialties and, possibly, a medallion portrait of a famous man from the department are shown. The 72 geographical images to be reconstructed correspond to metropolitan départements. Very attractive set in chromolithography and gilded printing, printed in Lorraine (Cirey sur Vezouve). Two model folders are missing, but the set is in fine condition.