Description: British Parliament 1925 Vintage Lithograph 1885 Color Antique Map Print of Ancient Athens This 1885 map print is a reproduction of the "Plan of the Antiquities of Athens" based on survey by J. Stuart. 1752. of Athens, Greece. The print depicts a Map of Athens showing the classical buildings surveyed made by James 'Athenian' Stuart and published in he 'Antiquities of Athens and Other Monuments of Greece' by Stuart & Nicholas Revett. To Stuart's dismay the local authorities would not allow him to survey the Acropolis because of an outbreak of plague. Stuart (1713–88) and Revett (1720–1804) joined Gavin Hamillton and Matthew Brettingham on a Grand Tour of Italy, the Balkans & Greece between 1748-55. On their return they started work on the 'Antiquities', which was the first accurate survey of the surviving classical buildings of Athens, with the first volume published in 1762, the second 1789, third 1794, fourth 1816 and fifth 1830 (nearly 80 years after the first). The work was incredibly influential, fueling the Greek revivalist style in 18th-century English architecture.PUBLISHED AS AN ENCYCLOPEDIA INSERT A nice map print. Published by William Mackenzie, London & Glasgow. Original 1885 related encyclopedia page included (not shown) Size: Approximately 9.5" X 12" Natural center fold as published Blank on Reverse Condition: Excellent - Very Good - Good++ - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest) Short paper crease at one point just right of the center fold (just below and to the left of the word Athens)- Very light toning - Occasional corner bump...still very nice ..PRICED ACCORDINGLY << Click Here to See Other Maps >> Important: P/H is combined on multiple items that can be mailed together. BUT, with the new Ebay shopping cart, you must wait for combined invoice. The Fine Print International buyers are responsible for all import fees and taxes. Shipping costs: My shipping costs are calculated on three factors - getting your item to you as quickly as possible, as cost effectively as possible, and as safely as possible. I pride myself in providing optimal protection. I use First Class or Priority Mail on most small items; Parcel Post on larger items; and Media Mail on books and magazines. You may request expedited shipment if you are willing to pay costs. P/H is combined on multiple prints mailed at the same time. Please make your purchases from my auctions or store. I will send a combined invoice reflecting your savings. The Nature of Prints & Engravings: It was not until the 20th century that prints were commonly produced for the print itself. Prior to this, virtually all prints (and engravings) were produced as illustrations to be included in a manuscript, book, newspaper, or pamphlet. Therefore, a vast majority of original prints have been over the years removed from these original sources. Prints are produced using many different techniques: relief printing (woodcut & wood engraving), intaglio printing (steel & copper plate engraving, drypoint, aquatint, etc), and planographic printing (lithography, serigraphy, inkjet, laser, etc.). While the commercial value of a print depends on such factors as age, rarity, and condition, the real value of a print is its tie to its history and/or its esthetic beauty. History-On-Paper Item #0815-W934-File
Price: 11.29 USD
Location: Enterprise, Alabama
End Time: 2025-01-16T23:09:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.4 USD
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Condition: Used
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1800-1899
Type: City Map
Year: 1885
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Reproduction
City: Athens
