Description: 1856 Map "Graecia" or Greece Engraved by G. E. Sherman Printed by Henry Seibert & Bros Greece-A + Greece-B Details Description: The antique handcolored map "Graecia" or Greece. It is taken from the book "An Atlas of Classical Geography." More about the Atlas: Constructed by William Hughes and engraved under his supervision by G. E. Sherman. It was edited by George Long (formerly Professor of Ancient Languages in the University of Virginia) with A Sketch of Classical Geography, and other additions. It was published in New York by Sheldon & Company of 677 Broadway in 1856. More about the Map: Printed by the lithographers Henry Seibert & Bros. - Ledger Building - corner of William & Spruce Street - New York. What the Map Shows: the Mediterranean and the Adriatic Seas; current day Macedonia, and Messina. It shows the Roman Latin names of the cities as well as the rivers and mountain ranges. It shows the cities of Troy, Athens and Olympia. Condition: The map has light browning along the edges and a crease in the middle where it was part of a book. There is a light water mark at the right edge, above and below the center fold. It is approximately 5" in length. Mild foxing and yellowing overall. Upon closer inspection we noticed that some of the cities have a slight line drawn under the city name. Other than that the map is in excellent condition with no additional tears or repairs and nice hand coloring. Please note that the map was folded in a book. Our Guarantee Please view our 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. We guarantee the authenticity, description and condition of the items we sell. We will refund your purchase price if not completely satisfied. Shipping and Handling Please use the shiping calculator to determine the cost of careful shipping and handling to your location in the United States Please contact us for a quote for international shipping rates Note, packages going overseas can take as much as 3 to 4 weeks to reach their destination, so please be patient and allow sufficient time for your item to reach you. A NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: In an effort to avoid misunderstandings we have always provide our customers with information about the expected cost of shipping and handling for each item, in our ads. Thus these charges should not come as a surprise and as a buyer you implicitly agree to them when you place your bid. We would also like to remind our wonderful customers that shipping cost is more than just the cost of postage. In order to safely ship an item we need to obtain packaging materials, tape, and other supplies. Terms and Conditions: By placing a bid in this auction, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: Please e-mail with any questions you have before the end of the auction. The wining bidder will be contacted within 24 hours of auction close via email. We will let you know the total you need to pay, based on the final auction price and the S&H charge listed in the ad. We ask that you contact us back within three days indicating your intent to complete the sale, timing for your payment, and giving us a mailing address for shipping the item. Refunds are given for purchase price, upon return of the item . Postage and handling fees are non-refundable. Your payment is due to us within 10 days from auction close, unless you notify us in advance of your intent to be late. We will inform you, via e-mail, when we receive your payment and when we ship your item. We expect feedback to be initiated by the bidder upon completion of the transaction at which time we will be pleased to reciprocate. Failure to follow these simple terms will be construed as your desire not to complete the sale. We reserve the right not to accept bids from persons with excessive negative feedback for non-payment. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Skippack, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-03T14:38:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region: Greece
City: Athens
Date Range: 1800-1899
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
County: NA
Type: Country Map
Format: Atlas Map
State: NA
Cartographer/Publisher: Henry Seiber
Printing Technique: Lithography
Year: 1856
California Prop 65 Warning: NA
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