Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique map "Syria." An attractive map with early outline colour. The map covers modern Syria, Lebanon, Israel to the Gaza Strip. DATE PRINTED: 1817, dated on the plate.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 26 x 21.5 cm, 10.25 x 8.5 inches (medium) plus margins. PROVENANCE: A map published in "A new general atlas : constructed from the latest authorities : exhibiting the boundaries and divisions, also the chains of mountains and other geographical features of all the known countries in the world comprehended in fifty three maps from original drawings / by A. Arrowsmith, Hydrographer to the Prince Regent. Edinburgh ; London" : Published by A. Constable and by Longman & Co., 1817.ARTIST/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Aaron Arrowsmith (1750-1823) and engraved by Sidney Hall. Aaron Arrowsmith (1750–1823) was an English cartographer, engraver and publisher and founding member of the Arrowsmith family of geographers. Sidney Hall (1788?–1831) was a British engraver and cartographer well known and popular for his early nineteenth century atlases containing maps of the United Kingdom and of the ancient world reproduced from Hall's engravings. Hall made engravings for a number of international atlases at a time when cartography and atlases were very popular.TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique 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. 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. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.BACKGROUND INFORMATION: . Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 24.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-10-10T21:07:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.89 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: I accept returns within 14 days provided that the items are returned to me in the same condition as shipped.
Antique: Yes
Date Range: 1800-1899
Format: Sheet Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1817
Era: 1800s
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Aaron Arrowsmith
Country/Region: Asia, Syria
