Mediterranean Tapestry: A 19th Century Map of the Mediterranean Shores, 1882

Title: Antique Map of the Mediterranean Basin, 1903, with Detailed Coastal and Inland Geography Description: This antique map, titled "Basin of the Mediterranean," was engraved and ...

This original antique map, titled "IMPERIVM ROMANVM", is a detailed depiction of the Roman Empire at the height of its power. The main map encompasses the vast expanse of the Roman territories, stretching from the British Isles in the northwest to the deserts of Arabia and the northern fringes of Africa in the southeast. **Key Features of the Map:** 1. **Territorial Colors**: The map uses different colors to distinguish the various provinces of the Roman Empire. These color-coded areas are to represent the administrative divisions within the Empire. 2. **Topography**: It shows a considerable amount of topographical detail, with mountain ranges, rivers, and bodies of water such as the Mediterranean Sea, prominently displayed. 3. **Cities and Settlements**: Cities are marked, with symbols indicative of their size or importance. Major cities such as Rome, Constantinople, Alexandria, and Carthage are highlighted. 4. **Road Networks**: There appear to be lines connecting various cities and towns, which could represent the famous Roman road network that facilitated trade and military movements. 5. **Latin Text...

Superb Antique map of The Greek Islands Published Edward Stanford, Charing Cross, London 1894 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Great map of Ancient Greece. Showing the region of Thessaly, including Mount Olympus Drawn by J.D. Barbie Du Bocage Copper plate engraving by P.F Tardieu Original hand color...