Ancient Central Italy by Samuel Butler 1848
Steel engraved map
Samuel Butler 1774 - 1839 was an English Classical scholar, a schoolmaster at Shrewsbury and Bishop of Lichfield. He published a range of educational books, one of the most popular being his 'Atlas of the Ancient World' first published in 1827 and reprinted in many editions. The maps were compiled and engraved by Sydney Hall (active 1818-60) one of the most accomplished engravers of the early nineteenth century. This map comes from the 1848 edition published by Longmans in London.
Page size is 27cm by 21.5cm
Map area is in good condition for age, engravings are clear. Some stains and browning. Early hand line colouring.
Centre fold as issued
Blank on reverse
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