Greece; A. Arrowsmith - Outlines of Greece, and adjacent countries, with modern and ancient names - 1819
"Outlines of Greece, and adjacent countries, with modern and ancient names" London, Published 2nd March 1819 by Aaron Arrowsmith, one of the most important British cartographers, Hydrographer of the Prince of Wales (indicated in the map’s title) . First and only edition of this impressive and rare wall map of Greece 200x190cm. Never republished. Printed at the eve of the Greek War of Independence, expresses the strong geopolitical interest for the area at the beginning of 19th century. 6 linen backed folding sheets: two 102 x 20. 5cm and four 82. 5 x 102cm. Occasional light spotting, overall Very Fine condition.
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"Outlines of Greece, and adjacent countries, with modern and ancient names" London, Published 2nd March 1819 by Aaron Arrowsmith, one of the most important British cartographers, Hydrographer of the Prince of Wales (indicated in the map’s title) . First and only edition of this impressive and rare wall map of Greece 200x190cm. Never republished. Printed at the eve of the Greek War of Independence, expresses the strong geopolitical interest for the area at the beginning of 19th century. 6 linen backed folding sheets: two 102 x 20. 5cm and four 82. 5 x 102cm. Occasional light spotting, overall Very Fine condition.
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