Original 1832 map of the eastern Mediterranean, with place names from classical antiquity.
  • The coverage area extends from Carthage to the Persian Gulf, and the map traces the route of the Apostle Paul from Jerusalem to Rome.


  • The map was engraved by Eleazer Huntington and includes a table of ancient and modern place names.


  • It is titled A Map for Sacred Ancient History. The image area measures 26.7 x 39 cm [10½" x 15¼"], and longitude is measured from London and Philadelphia.


  • Among the place names on the map are Israel, Mesopotamia, Macedonia, Sea of Crete, Cyprus, Dalmatia, Eden, Armenia, Arabia, Idumea, and Alexandria.


  • Condition:  It is in very good condition, with folds, as issued. It is trimmed to the neat line at the bottom, and the overall impression is a bit faint. It is blank on the back, with no printing on the reverse side. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.


  • Eleazar Huntington was a calligrapher and engraver based in Hartford, Connecticut. He is known for his engraving of the Declaration of Independence, as well as maps, views, and poratits. He was the author of The America Penman, Comprising the Art of Writing, Plain and Ornamental, Etc., Hartford, 1825.


  • He is credited on this map in a line below the title: "Engraved by E. Huntington," and the map was published in an atlas of classical geography, circa 1832.


  • It is an original, authentic antique map, printed more than 180 years ago. It is not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine.


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