'VENICE. VENEZIA VENEDIG; Inset: Environs of Venice'
Antique steel engraved map with original outline hand colouring. Originally printed on two separate large overlapping sheets which have been joined to form a single map, as intended by the publishers. Inset: Attractive vignette view. Diagrammatic comparison showing profiles and height of key buildings and structures., 1847
Caption below picture: 'VENICE. VENEZIA VENEDIG; Inset: Environs of Venice'
DATE PRINTED: 1847
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 40.0 x 61.0cm, 15.75 x 24 inches (Large)
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Cartography by WB Clarke; engraved by BR Davies
PROVENANCE: "Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. A new edition, corrected to the present time", published by Charles Knight & Co, 22 Ludgate Street, London [SDUK Atlas]
TYPE: Antique steel engraved map with original outline hand colouring. Originally printed on two separate large overlapping sheets which have been joined to form a single map, as intended by the publishers. Inset: Attractive vignette view. Diagrammatic comparison showing profiles and height of key buildings and structures.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. This map was originally printed as two separate pages which have been professionally joined to form a single sheet; The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image which may include some light spotting. This map was coloured by hand at the time of publication, thus the colouration may vary slightly between different examples of the map; the colouring applied to the map you receive may differ slightly from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. 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.