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Early 19th century atlas of the Classical World with bright colour

Atlas Classica being a Collection of Maps of the Countries Mentioned by the Ancient Authors Both Sacred and Profane with their various Subdivisions at different Periods.

London, 1817. Large 4to, contemporary marbled boards rebacked with modern half calf; engraved title. pp. (ii) (including list of plates)+ 53 maps and chonological tables in hand hand colour, as called for.
Stock #:  26218

£700.00

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A historical atlas with four sections: 'Geographia Sacra', illustrating Biblical history; 'Geographia Ecclesiastica, the early church; 'Geographia Antiqua', from the accounts of classical authors; and 'Geographia Historica', with maps illustrating history , including the Trojan War, Alexander, the Roman Empire, the rise of Islam and Charlemagne, ending with the Crusades.

Condition:

Hinner hinges strained, old ink pagination to correct errors.

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