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Detailed Original Antique Map of the Region of Rome in Italy, c.1870

$283.55
£212.54
€240
CA$389.55
A$434.89
CHF 227.88
MX$5,323.52
NOK 2,894.05
SEK 2,728.72
DKK 1,826.97

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Roma Urbs'. Old map of Italy, it shows three inset maps of the region of Rome. This map originates from 'Atlas Antiquus, twaalf kaarten behoorende bij de Oude Geschiedenis'. Artists and Engravers: Kiepert, Heinrich (1818-1899), was a German geographer, and the son of a wealthy businessman. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Split on folding line, please study image carefully. Date: c.1870 Overall size: 35 x 45.5 cm. Image size: 13.6 x 41.8 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.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.92 in (45.5 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Split on folding line, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-06670-201stDibs: LU3054327926172

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