Huge collection of antique prints and maps
Lot 5444:
Asia Minor by Samuel Arrowsmith 1829
This copper engraved map of Asia Minor in ancient times is by Samuel Arrowsmith, London 1829.
The Arrowsmith publishing house was founded by Aaron Arrowsmith (1750-1823) at 10 Soho Square, London in about 1790.? He had worked for John Cary for a number of years and eventually left to form his own company. The company was continued by his two sons Aaron (died 1830) and Samuel (died 1839) and his nephew John (1790-1873) and became one of the most prolific map producers of the 19th Century producing a large range of very accurate maps.? This small map is from ‘An Atlas of Ancient Geography’ first published by Aaron Arrowsmith in 1829.
Size: 26.5cm by 21.5cm
Condition: The print is in excellent condition but please inspect the image carefully as it is very accurate.
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