1837 - Antique Map Of Ancient Greece. Encyclopedic Engraving

Description: 1837, Historical and geographical table of antique GreeceLarge original encyclopedic engraving , dating from 1837. Titled: "Historical and geographical table of antique Greece". Originally published in an atlas of science, by Henri Duval. Beautiful vintage colors, handmade. A perfect illustration of scientific erudition and the luxury of knowledge, this large double page deals with the history of antique Greece. Includes among others: A beautiful antique map of the Hellenic Peninsula and the Aegean Sea.A historical summaryA historical geography listing the different regions and referring, by their color, to the Map .A complete timeline of the region.A list of famous inventions and scientific discoveries, kings of Macedonia, famous people...Dimensions: 41cm x 61cmGood condition and large dimensions. Beautiful patina of the paper. For the rest, please look at the photos to see whether or not there are any usual defects in engravings from this period (stains, foxing, dampstains, snags or micro tears in the margins). engraving folded in two and formerly mounted on a tab. The central fold may possibly be split over a few millimeters. You buy what you see. Due to the patina and manual coloring, this type of board has an almost unique rendering and will still be impressive framed under glass.The term "Ancient Greece" refers to the civilization of Greek-speaking and Greek-cultured peoples during antiquity. Ancient Greece is sometimes more precisely understood to mean classical Greece, in particular Athens in the 5th century BC. J.-C., that of Pericles and tragedy, and that of the 4th century BC. BC, from Plato and Aristotle. However, Greek culture developed earlier: the epics of the Iliad and the Odyssey probably date back to the 8th century BC. J.-C. It also retained a real dynamism over the following centuries, during which it expanded into many other regions.Professional in the sale (and passion) of historical and geographical engravings, I will ship your purchase with the greatest care as I myself would like to receive it. My products are guaranteed to be vintage and will delight any history enthusiast or simply lover of these authentic visuals that have stood the test of time. You can contact me for any additional information, advice or to guide you in your research.Your advantages: Consolidation of shipping costs in case of multiple purchases (Ask for the total before paying). Carefully shipped between two rigid supports or rolled in a tube, in order to reduce any risk of deterioration during transport (Will be shipped in the original folds if there are any). Return within 14 days if you are not satisfied! Quick response to any request (information, research, negotiations, etc.). Possible change of shipping method. All the services and guarantees of a professional seller who loves his products. For the French overseas departments and territories, contact me for a more precise (and more advantageous!) shipping cost amount.Combining history and geography, the collection of old engravings and maps will remain one of the strongest symbols of its owner's erudition and escape.Please look at the pictures. You buy what you see.ShippingPhotosTerms and ConditionsCarefully shipped in a rigid support or tube depending on the case. Do not hesitate to group your purchases to save on shipping costs (Contact us before paying), by visiting our Ebay store or by consulting our sales. We are professionals in the sale of old maps, engravings, atlases... and we continually try to offer new, rare and curious items to our customers who like to look to the past to better understand the present.We take our photos with a professional camera to ensure you get the best image quality possible before your purchase. We try to reproduce the colors and whites faithfully. However, each image will have a different rendering depending on the quality and type of your screen. We have implemented one of the most comprehensive processes in the world of engraving in order to provide you with maximum image quality.Returns within 14 days if your purchase is not as described. Shipping costs are your responsibility and only with tracking number. The packaging must be of high quality. You must provide us with a photo of the item and its shipping method before returning it.Payments by Paypal (France, international), check (France).We try to describe our items as best we can. However, it is impossible to describe exactly every small stain, micro tear or every action of time. For the rest, the photos will serve as descriptions. Uncollated works. Dimensions have a margin of error of approximately 2 cm.No returns outside the EU. You will have to pay any customs taxes.Please see the full T&Cs at the bottom of this ad.#ltrf3 The term "Ancient Greece" refers to the civilization of Greek-speaking and Greek-cultured peoples during antiquity. Ancient Greece is sometimes more precisely understood to mean classical Greece, in particular Athens in the 5th century BC. J.-C., that of Pericles and tragedy, and that of the 4th century BC. BC, from Plato and Aristotle. However, Greek culture developed earlier: the epics of the Iliad and the Odyssey probably date back to the 8th century BC. J.-C. It also retained a real dynamism over the following centuries, during which it expanded into many other regions. Your advantages: Consolidation of shipping costs in case of multiple purchases (Ask for the total before paying). Carefully shipped between two rigid supports or rolled in a tube, in order to reduce any risk of deterior

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