Description: Southern Italy and Sicily in Ancient Times by Edme Mentelle 1818 Copper engraved map on hand laid paper. Later hand colouring Edme Mentelle (1730-1816) wrote poems and comedic plays early in his career but they were not successful. He turned to the study of geography and taught geography at the Ecole Militaire during the 1760s. During the 1780s he taught geography to the royal household and in 1786 designed a globe, which is still on display in the Dauphin's apartments at the Palace of Versailles. A supporter of the French Revolution, he taught at the Ecoles Centrales and the Ecole Normale Superieure. He was elected to the 'Institut de France' in 1795. This map was published in 'Atlas d'etude adopte pour l'ecole royale speciale militaire' published in 1823. The map was engraved by Jean Baptiste Pierre Tardieu (1746-1816). Page size is 53cm by 42.5cmMap area is in good condition for age, engravings are clear. Some stains and marks and old writing (see photos). Hand colouring. Fold as issued.Blank on reverseSee photos for condition All payments by PayPal please
Price: 70 GBP
Location: Bath
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Cartographer/Publisher: Edme Mentelle
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Type: Topographical Map
Year: 1818
Date Range: 1800-1899
Country/Region: Sicily, Italy
Era: 1800s
