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Ancient World Map: Europe, Africa & Asia - 1802 Tardieu Atlas

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Antique Map Description with title: "Monde Connu Des Anciens" Publication Details: - Atlas Title: Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - Purpose: For the Nouvelle Edition de la Géographie de Guthrie - Mapmakers: P. F. Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - Publisher: Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - Year: An X - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calendar) Geographical Scope: This antique map illustrates the "known world" of the ancients, focusing on Europe, northern Africa, and parts of Asia. The map reflects the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the early 19th century, with boundaries and regions marked according to historical knowledge and ancient texts. Map Features: - Continents Displayed: Europe, Northern Africa, and parts of Asia - Notable Regions and Territories: Gaul, Iberia, Italy, Germania, Scythia, Arabia, India, and parts of the African continent like Libya, Aethiopia Interior, and Egypt. - Seas and Bodies of Water: The Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean (Mare Atlanticum), Indian Ocean (Erythraeum Mare), and Red Sea (Sinus Arabicus). - Ancient Names: Uses historical and ancient names for countries, regions, and bodies of water. - Topographical Details: Includes mountain ranges, rivers, and other significant geographical features as understood in the ancient world. - Cartographic Style: Detailed engraving with hand-colored boundaries, typical of early 19th-century cartography, emphasizing historical accuracy and artistic presentation. Purpose and Use: This map serves as a visual representation of ancient geographical knowledge, likely used for educational purposes in understanding the ancient world's extent and the geographical perspective of historical civilizations. The map was part of a larger atlas that includes 60 maps, providing a comprehensive view of both ancient and modern geography as known in 1802. Conclusion The antique map "Monde Connu Des Anciens," published in 1802 by Hyacinthe Langlois, represents a detailed and historically informed view of the ancient world, reflecting the cartographic and geographical knowledge of its time.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.3 in (41.4 cm)Width: 22.33 in (56.7 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1802
  • Condition:
    Condition: good, given age. Fold as published. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects, mainly in the margins, from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13769-11stDibs: LU3054340555372

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