Athens by Society Diffusion Useful Knowledge (4 results)

Original outline colour; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, some nicks to edges, trimmed close with no loss at bottom margin, otherwise a very good example. An early Victorian detailed plan of the city, drawn by W.B.Clarke and engraved by J. Henshall, with prospect views on three sides of the map, also inset a plan of the Acropolis, with elevations below. From the 1844 edition published by Chapman & Hall, for The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.

Original outline colour; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, otherwise a fine example. An early Victorian detailed plan of the city, drawn by W.B.Clarke and engraved by J. Henshall, with prospect views on three sides of the map, also inset a plan of the Acropolis, with elevations below. Published in 1844 by Chas. Knight for The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.

A fine plan of the Greek capital of Athens, showing the Acropolis in great detail, including the ancient and modern city walls. The plan is flanked on three sides by panoramic vignette views from the city to the surrounding countryside, and by various elevation sketches of the recently restored Acropolis in conjunction with other main public buildings. Published by Charles Knight for the S.D.U.K. Size: 352 430 mm. Steel engraving with original outline colour. Fair condition. Minor tears to margins and some water stains.

Condition: Fine. This originally hand-colored engraving is from "The Complete Atlas of Modern, Classical and Celestial Maps, together with Plans of the Principal Cities of the World". The work was published in 1857 by Edward Stanford for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. --- The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size ~ 14" by 16 7/8".