Syria Palestine Israel Holy Land Jerusalem 1860 Bartholomew fine large map

Syria (North Division) - Syria (South Division) Including Palestine and the Hauran.

(Asia, Middle East, Syria, Holy Land, Palestine, Israel, Damascus, Aleppo, Tripoli, Antioch, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, River Jordan).

Issued 1860, Glasgow by Blackie & Son. Engraved by J. Bartholomew.

Fine oversize mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. The region is divided into north and south side by side, an inset of Jerusalem environs lower right.

From an uncommon atlas of the era, a monumental folio production, which was quite expensive in its day.

Well preserved, clean, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 21 1/2" x 14 5/8".

Engraved Area Measures c. 19 1/2"  x 13 1/2" .

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1, 143.

[R26981].