Description: This old antique map originates from: 'Atlas Universel de Geographie ancienne et moderne.', by A. Tardieu and A. Vuillemin for 'L'Intelligence de la Geographie Universelle de Malte-Brun LaVallee, Paris, 1863. (Transl.: World Atlas of old and modern geography by Tardieu and Vuillemin for the knowledge of geography of Malte-Brun.) Artists and Engravers: The authors / cartographers are Ambroise Tardieu and A. Vuillemin. Ambroise Tardieu (Paris 1788-1841) was an eminent French cartographer and engraver, and is celebrated for his version of John Arrowsmith's 1806 map of the United States. The maps are etched / engraved by Lemercier.
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Published circa 1956. Overall map is in good condition. There are several creases from folding. There is also fairly large/dark staining along the right side border. There are a few brown stains on the print of the map.
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On 26–27 May 2017 Taormina hosted the 43rd G7 summit. The history of Taormina dates back to before Ancient Greece established its first colony on Sicily in 734 BCE in Magna Graecia. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Taormina continued to rank as one of the more important towns of the island.
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The map was published by Wolters-Noordhoff, a renowned Dutch educational publisher with roots dating back to the 19th century. Its size and character make it a standout piece that adds nostalgia and worldly charm to any space.
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Age/Published: Marseille, 1764.
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Description: Source unknown, to be determined. Unique manuscript map.. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Valentine Dumont' after own design. This map possibly by Valentine Francoise Dumont (Gent; 1848-1928) a Flemish / Belgian artist, painter of animals (particular donkeys and fowls), sister of Marguerite Dumont.
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Published in 1867. While admiring the map, keep in mind that all the colored lines and filled-in color were painstakingly done by hand. The map has an intricate vine motif border, typical for Mitchell atlases of that era.
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