ANTIQUE 1850 MAP of PERSIA ARABIA &c, 17 ½ INCHES by 14 INCHES

ANTIQUE 1850 MAP of PERSIA ARABIA &c, , 17 ½ INCHES by 14 INCHES: Up for review is this Antique Map of Persia Arabia &c. This map came out of New Universal Atlas, Empires, Kingdoms, States and Republics of the World – Philadelphia, Entered according to act of Congress in the Year 1850, by Thomas Cowperthwait & Co, in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The map, Page 66, including border measures approximately 17 ½ inches by 14 inches. The map minus border is approximately 15 inches by 12 ¼ inches. The border is frayed with torn pieces on edges and soiling from age. The map only does not have any tears or soiling. This map is very fragile and is over 170 years old. This listing shows the cover page for New Universal Atlas. It is not included in a purchase. See pictures for details. Map enthusiasts and others interested in the history of this region will appreciate this antique map. TERMS: Buyer pays shipping and handling. We package well and items will be mailed when payment clears eBay system. We do not ship on weekends and only ship in continental USA. Thank you. Check out our eBay store for more maps.

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Washington D.C. birds-eye view c. 1850 antique engraved hand color print

Washington D.C. birds-eye view c. 1850 antique engraved hand color print » Washington, As it is seen from the President’s House looking down Pennslyvania (sic) Avenue towards the Capitol in the Distance.» Issued c.1845-56, Charleston, S.C. Charming mid-19th century engraved print with lovely hand color. Clean, fine condition. An uncommon view, especially with such pleasing hand color.

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Antique Illustration – Art – Hinduism – Buddhism – Henry Winkles – C 1800 – RARE

This is a professionally framed illustration by Henry Winkles. Henry was an English architectural illustrator, engraver and printer, who, together with Karl Ludwig Frommel founded the first studio for steel engraving in Germany. The piece includes images of Vishnu, Buddha, and Hindu ascetics. I am not sure when it was produced, but research suggests sometime around 1800-1860. It is in overall excellent condition, only a few minor nicks in the wood frame which I have pictured. 18.5” Wide X 16.5 Length

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