Chart of the World as Known to the Ancients and the Posterity of Noah
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Colorful copper-plate engraving consists of 2 maps, one of the world as known to the Ancients on Mercators projection, and one of the division of the earth among the posterity of Noah. First map shows outline of ancient empires. Explanatory text at bottom. Accompanied by 3 hand-colored sheets of historical tables on the history of the Church and Universal History.
Size: 20.25 x 16.5 inches
Condition: Good - minor age toning, slightly faded color
Map Maker: C.V. Laviosne
Coloring: Original hand color
Year: 1821
Condition: Good - minor age toning, slightly faded color
Map Maker: C.V. Laviosne
Coloring: Original hand color
Year: 1821
In stock