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Athens.

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  • PUBLISHER: Published by Baldwin & Craddock for the SDUK, London.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving. hand colored,

    DATE: 1832

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 13 3/8 x 15 5/8" (34 x 39.5 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: A plan of the city, surrounded by views on all sides, plus an inset showing the Acropolis.<br><br> The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, better known as SDUK, was an English enterprise devoted to spreading the most up to date cartographic information and enhancing geographical understanding and knowledge of the world. Over a period of years, the maps that the SDUK produced were issued by various publishers. The following is a breakdown. Baldwin & Craddock, 1829-36. Chapman & Hall, 1844. C. Knight, 1844-52. G. Cox, 1852-3. Stanford, 1857-70. The maps from this series are known for their fine engraving and attention to detail.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition with original outline color. Some foxing in lower right.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps

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