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Antique Map of the Region of Athens from a German Atlas of 1893

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Antique map titled 'Umgebung von Athen'. Original antique map of the region of Athens, Greece. This map originates from the 5th edition of 'Meyers Konversations-Lexikon', published 1893 to 1897. Artists and Engravers: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon or Meyers Lexikon was a major encyclopedia in the German language that existed in various editions, and by several titles, from 1839 to 1984, when it merged with the Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Few tiny defects in margins, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1893 Overall size: 24 x 15.5 cm Image size: 19.5 x 12.5 cm We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1893
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  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12209-1041stDibs: LU3054326464882
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