Item number: MID231
Genuine Antique Map
1860
Maker: SDUK/Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
Antique map of Palestine in the time of Jesus Christ published by Edward Stanford in The Family Atlas under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1860. Steel plate engraving with original hand-coloring. SDUK maps are known for being highly detailed, including topography, towns, villages, roads, railroads, canals, etc. Inset of a Plan showing the probable extent of Ancient Jerusalem. Good condition with mild foxing, minor image transfer aka ghosting, and some mild toning. Measures approx. 12.5 x 15.5 inches to the neatline.
Item Number: MID231