Ancient World Europe Africa Asia Arabia India 1806 Glot historical map

Le Monde Connu Des Anciens.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Ancient World, Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East, Arabia, India).

Issued 1806, Paris by Herisson. Engraved by Glot.

Early 19th century antique engraved historical map with original outline hand color.

One of the Nile river sources is shown as the apocryphal Mts. of the Moon.

Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Various old fold lines to sheet as issued for an unknown tiny pocket atlas, map was flattened long ago.

Sheet Measures c. 8" H x 9 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7" H x 8 1/2" W.

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

[R32317].