'Europe'

Antique map with original outline colour, 1862

The map shows the United States of the Ionian Islands as a separate entity from Greece and Turkey, a state and amical protectorate of the United Kingdom that existed between 1815 and 1864. It covered the territory of the Ionian Islands, located in modern Greece, to whom it was ceded as a gift of the United Kingdom to the newly enthroned King George I, at the end of the protectorate. The Kingdom of Greece, with its original 1832 borders in shown.

TITLE OF MAP: 'Europe'

DATE PRINTED: 1862    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 44.0 x 61.5cm, 17.25 x 24.25 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by J.W. Lowry

PROVENANCE: "Cassell's Complete Atlas", Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, London [Cassell's Weekly Dispatch Atlas]

TYPE: Antique map with original outline colour

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Repaired partial split at bottom of fold. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.

AUTHENTICITY:  This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.

REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPAÑA: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.

RETURNS POLICY:   I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.