Ancient World Europe Africa Asia India Persia Greece 1832 Lapie large folio map

Carte du Monde Connu des Anciens.

(Europe, Africa, Asia, Ancient World, Arabia, Persia, India, Mediterranean Sea, Egypt, Greek City States).

Issued 1832, Paris by Lapie. 

Finely engraved large oversize mid-19th century map with original outline hand color. French text.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina with a uniform gentle age toning, blank margins with age spotting, faint minor spotting within map area, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Pleasing map suitable for display.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet measures c. 20" H x 27" W.

Engraved area measures c. 15 1/2" H x 21 3/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2.

[R23586].