Ancient World North Africa Europe Middle East Asia 1842 Lapie large folio map Bromley Lovely antique color lithographed celestial

Lovely antique color lithographed celestial chart

Issued 1669

(miniature New England state pocket maps of 19th century)

Detailed inset of District of Columbia with a key locating 12 significant buildings

Ancient World North Africa Europe Middle East Asia 1842 Lapie large folio map Bromley Lovely antique color lithographed celestialCarte du Monde Connu des Anciens. (Ancient World, Mediterranean Sea, North Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia, ). Issued 1842, Paris by Lapie. Engraved by Tardieu. Finely engraved large oversize early 19th century map with original outline hand color. French text. Nice looking example, sheet toned with pleasing age patina, blank margins with age spotting, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Nice looking map suitable for display. Original