Greece Greek islands Macedonia Crete 1719 Mallet miniature hand color map School House Scarce early 19th century engraved

Scarce early 19th century engraved thematic diagram comparing the mountain heights of Europe (more than 50) versus the height of Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador

Oeuvres du Comte Hamilton

The ornamentation and pictorial elements appear to our eyes to be original art

various mostly very minor age issues

Greece Greek islands Macedonia Crete 1719 Mallet miniature hand color map School House Scarce early 19th century engravedGrece Generale. (Greece). Issued 1719, Frankfurt, for A. M. Mallet. Charming 18th century copper engraved miniature map with lovely hand color. The image has a near folk art feel, a style unique to this historical era. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this reason. Clean and well preserved example, the image displays a pleasing age patina. Perfect small map for framing, gift giving, collecting, etc. Sheet