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Tartary. (includes Tibet).

  • ARTIST: Fielding Lucas, Jr.

  • PUBLISHER: Published by F. Lucas, Jr. Baltimore.

  • MEDIUM: Hand colored engraving,

    DATE: c.1823.

  • EDITION SIZE: 8 7/8 x 10 1/2" (22.5 x 26.5 cm) plus margins.

  • DESCRIPTION: n attractive map of Tartary and Tibet from the "General Atlas" by Fielding Lucas, Jr. Lucas hailed from Baltimore and was one of America's earliest commercial cartographers. His maps are noted for their carefully compiled information and neat presentation. This map is a good example of Lucas’ work.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition. Original hand coloring.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps