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Maps of the Ancient World and the Posterity of Noah, 1820

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Two maps on one sheet. Hhand colored engraved lithograph, depicting the world as known to the Ancients on Mercator's projection and the Posterity of Noah. The first showns the Empires of Ninus and Semaris, Sesostria, Nebuchadnezar, Cyrus, Alexander and Augustus. The second shows the diffusion of Noah's sons, etc. Detailed text explanation below. From a Philadelphia edition of Lavoisne's Atlas. Artists and Engravers: Published by M. Carey & Son, Philadelphia. We also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 21.86 in (55.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Condition: Fair, mounted to linen. Toning, some stains and defects, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-008641stDibs: LU3054326141732

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