Biblical World Sons Of Noah Africa Asia Europe 1821 Carey Phila. Hand Color Map

Chart of the World as Known to the Ancients on Mercator's Scale - Division of the Earth Among the Posterity of Noah.(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Ancient World, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Mediterranean Sea, Sons of Noah, Biblical World). Issued 1821, Philadelphia by T. H. Palmer for M. Carey & Sons. Third ed. Engraved by Yeager. Early 19th century engraved folio sheet map with original hand color. Great map relating to the ancient world as it evolves. Encyclopedic text relating to the ancient world surrounds map including religion, government, natural history, battle history list, dominions and kingdoms, etc. Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina, a 3" split to bottom centerfold. Moderate age toning, some damp staining & foxing across sheet, top center of sheet slightly more age toned. Short c. 1" edge splits along bottom edge repaired with archival tape. Original centerfold as issued. The heavy paper is somewhat brittle and requires delicate handling. Nice large antique map with a mellowed age patina, looks exactly what you'd imagine an early 19th century folio sheet map might look like if found sitting in a pile of old papers up in an attic. Sheet Measures c. 17 1/2" H x 22" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 9 1/2" H x 19" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.[R33958].