Original 1851 Hand-Colored MAP OF THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

Description: Beautiful large-format antique steel engraved map in original hand color, printed more than 170 years ago. The image area is a generous 44 x 56.5 cm [16¼" x 22¼"], and the map's full title is "Map of the Principal Countries of the Ancient World, Extending from the Alps to the Southern Frontier of Egypt and from Carthage to Persepolis." The map locates hundreds of towns, with place names from classical antiquity. Topographical features are noted, with relief shown by hachure. It was engraved by William Hughes and published by Adam & Charles Black as Plate LIX in Black's General Atlas of the World, Edinburgh, 1851. There are two insets. At the lower left is a map of the Roman Empire "at its geatest extent." At the lower right is a map of the Persian Empire "in its geatest extent, with the division into Satrapies." Condition: This handsome map is in very good condition, with a vertical center fold, as issued, and no rips or tears. It is blank on the back, with no printing on the reverse side, and the paper has a slight overall waviness. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions. This is an original, authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine. It would make a wonderful display in your den or office, and we'll include our helpful framing tips for your reference. Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine shipping on the purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything at one time, not individually. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 84.99 USD

Location: Lake Worth, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-24T13:16:17.000Z

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