Germany · 19th century
€ 85
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Antique map titled 'Umgebung von Athen'. Original antique map of the region of Athens, Greece. This map originates from the 5th edition of 'Meyers Konversations-Lexikon', published 1893 to 1897.
Artists and Engravers: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon or Meyers Lexikon was a major encyclopedia in the German language that existed in various editions, and by several titles, from 1839 to 1984, when it merged with the Brockhaus Enzyklopädie.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Few tiny defects in margins, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1893
Overall size: 24 x 15.5 cm
Image size: 19.5 x 12.5 cm
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