Item number: MID015
Genuine Antique Hand-Colored Map
1853
Maker: SDUK/Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.
Antique hand-colored map of Palestine at the time of Jesus Christ, with inset of Plan showing the probable extent of Ancient Jerusalem. Shows mountains, rivers, water bodies and towns, also the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Noted on the map," Every known ancient site is inserted in this map and also some places of which the positions are only conjectured". By Hughes/SDUK. Fair to good antique condition with mild toning throughout, areas of minor foxing/staining, heaviest in the margins, and some edge wear and tears at the outer edges, the largest of which have been repaired using archival materials (lower left and upper right corners). Priced As Is. Measures approx. 16.25 x 13 inches.
Genuine Antique Map from 1853
Item Number: MID015