Date: 1731

Size: the printed area measures approximately 140mm x 208mm with margins beyond; blank verso.

Description: a copper-plate engraved map of part of ancient Libya and the north African Mediterranean coastline in ancient times. It is printed on hand-laid paper.

Cartographer / engraver: Cellarius / likely engraved by John Senex

Provenance: 'Christophori Cellarii smalcaldensis Geographia Antiqua Recognita denuo, & ad veterum novorumque scriptorum fidem, historicum maxime, identidem castigata ...', published by Samuel Patrick, London, 1731

Condition: Very good condition. Light age toning. Two horizontal folds, as published. Some offsetting where the map has been folded in the source publication. Small ink stain to the left edge of the sheet, well away from the printed Area. Please study all the photographs carefully to fully appreciate the condition.

Ref: #05794