TITLE/CONTENT OF MAP: 'THE WORLD AS KNOWN TO THE ANCIENTS'
The top image on the right hand side shows the entire map. To view a close up of the map showing the level of printed detail, please click on the bottom image on the right hand side. This map is folding hence the centrefold line may show on the image below
DATE PRINTED: This map was originally published by Chapman & Hall in 1842; this date is printed on the map. This edition of the map was printed and published by Chapman & Hall in 1844.
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 40.5 x 62.0cm, 16 x 24.25 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.
TYPE: Antique steel engraved map with original outline hand colouring, two sheets conjoined
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: Tight top margin; Light spotting; This map was originally printed as two separate pages which have been professionally joined to form a single sheet. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic map, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
FOLDING: This is a folding map.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Cartography by Rev Philip Smith; engraved by J & C Walker
PROVENANCE: "Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge", published by Chapman & Hall, London, under the superintendance of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge [SDUK Atlas]
