Ancient World Mediterranean Sea Persia Holy Land Arabia India 1842 two sheet map

The World as Known to the Ancients.

(Ancient World, Europe, North Africa, Asia, Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, Iran, Persia, India, Scythia, Mediterranean Sea).

Issued 1842, London by Chapman & Hall.

The center of Africa includes the apocryphal Mts. of the Moon chain.

Mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color & piano key border. Map consists of two sheets, as issued. Please see photos.

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheets Measure c. 16 1/4" H x 13" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 15 1/4" H x 12 1/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R26021].