Syria by Society Diffusion Useful Knowledge (3 results)

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. orig. outline col. steel engraved map; 39 x 19 cm; edges slightly browned and warped left margin; lower margin cropped and very small; hand written annotation; vg cond. Map of modern Syria, published by the Society for the Diffusion for Useful Knowledge. The Society started to publish maps of the world as a compendium to the 'Library of Useful Knowledge' from 1829 onwards. Their aim was to reach a large market by keeping production costs and end prices down but , nevertheless, their maps excelled in high quality, details, accuracy and their decorative appeal.

This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring. Included is an inset map of a continuation From the Dead Sea to Mount Sinai. This map measures 12.75 inches by 15.75 inches.

This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring. Included is an inset map of Part of Arabia including Mount Sinai and the Wanderings of the Israelites. This map measures 12.5 inches by 15.5 inches.