Large Antique 18th Century Map of the Mediterranean, ASIA MINOR, Greece, North Africa - Original Copper Engraving
Object: Large original copper engraving dating back to the mid-1940s 18th century (about 1750).
Subject: Detailed geographic map covering a large area, centered on Mediterranean Sea and the Levant. Includes the Part of Europe (Italy, Greece, Balkans), theAsia Minor (Türkiye), The Middle East and the Part of Africa (Egypt, Libya).
Details: The map is full of ancient and contemporary toponyms. It is surrounded by an extensive frame of text in French that provides geographical, historical descriptions and explanatory notes, making it a highly valuable document. At the bottom there are alphabetical indexes.
Visible Titles: PARTIES OF EUROPE, PARTIES OF ASIE MINEURE, PARTIES OF AFRIQUE, MEDITERRANEAN WED, MER NOIRE (Pont Euxin).
Conservation Status: Fair/good condition
Origin/Period: Mid-18th century. Typical of atlases or Enlightenment geographical works.
Dimensions: Notes: Exceptional piece of cartographic history, ideal for collectors of ancient maps, biblical history and classical/Ottoman geography.
Measures: 43.5 x 56 cm approximately