Ancient World North Africa Europe Middle East Asia 1842 Lapie large folio map Bromley 17 3/8" H x 24

17 3/8" H x  24 1/4" W

Issued 1669

gilt attractive

Self-published 1828

book appears to be from c

Ancient World North Africa Europe Middle East Asia 1842 Lapie large folio map Bromley 17 3/8" H x 24Carte 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