Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this interesting and quite fragile antique tourist promotional item survives
Gascogne Pyrenees
corners of covers bumped and frayed
possibly original hand color which is skillful and worthy of note
15 3/4"H x 12 3/4"W
Europe Continent France Holy Roman Empire Russia Ottomans Italy 1790 J. Cary map Cyclades Sea Please review photos for moreA Map of Europe from the Best Authorities. (Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, Iberia, France, Iceland, British Isles, France, Holy Roman Empire, Italy, Scandinavia, Poland, Ottoman Empire, Russian Empire). Issued c. 1790's, London. Engraved by J. Cary. Uncommon late 18th century engraved map. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, light age browning down centerfold any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original center fold as issued.