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Greece.

  • ARTIST: Thomas Bradford

  • PUBLISHER: Published by the American Stationer's Co.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving,

    DATE: 1838.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 7 1/4 x 9 1/2" (18.5 x 24 cm) plus margins.

  • DESCRIPTION: This map of Greece was published by the American mapmaker Thomas G. Bradford in his work ‘A Comprehensive Atlas, Geographical, Historical & Commercial’. It depicts Greece and its surroundings at a time when the country had recently gained independence from the Ottoman Empire after a rebellion in 1821. Includes cities, regional names, and topography with relief shown by hachure. Islands are labeled and detail is provided in the island of Crete. Modern-day Turkey is also visible to the east.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition. Original hand coloring.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps