Morea & Peloponnesus Ancient Greece Corinth Sparta Argos 1711 Decorative Map Other
Peloponnesus nunc Morea.(Old Maps, Europe, Ancient World, Greece, Peloponnesus, Morea, Corinth, Argos, Sparta, Olympia). Issued 1711, London by Cluverius. Early 18th century engraved map with lovely hand color. A large decorative pictorial vignette title with several river gods and mermen greatly enhances the visual appeal. Inset city plan of ancient Corinth at lower left. A superior visual example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold lines as issued. Sheet Measures c. 8 3/4" H x 11 1/4" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 8 1/4" H x 10" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1, pp. 275.[R34200].