Ancient Greece Thucydides Athens Argos Sparta Corinth 1721 Taylor folio rare map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsThe Mapp of Ancient Greece, Expressing Especially the Places Mentioned in Thucydides by Thomas Hobbes.
(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, Ancient World, Greece, Thucydides, Greek City States, Athens, Argos, Corinth, Sparta, Ionian Islands, Macedonia, Epirus).
Issued 1721-34, London by Taylor.
Scarce early 18th century engraved map with attractive hand color.
Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina, various normal extraneous fold lines. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.
Original fold lines as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 13 3/4" H x 17 1/2" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 13 1/4" H x 16 1/4" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.
[R30244].