Author: Philippe de La Rue (16..-16..?). Cartograph.
Title: Armenia vetus in quatuor partes distincta, ad tempora Iustiniani imp. / autore Ph. De la Rue. Old Armenia was divided into four distinct parts, at the time of Justinian, The Imp[erior].
Titled, and proofed by the editor, and the artist in the plate.
Publisher: apud C. Mortier 1699-1783 (Amstelodami). [Amstelodami is a Latin place name for Amsterdam; apud (latin) = at].
Publication date: XVIII C, first edition was in 1653.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving. Hand-colored in outline.
Dimensions: Sheet 18 1/2" x 22 1/2". Mat 22 3/4" x 28 3/4".
Condition: taken from the discarded book, folded in the middle as issued. The edges reinforced verso. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Mat: matted, but with no backing sheet.
Note: to be shipped in a tube, dismantled from the mat.
Catalogue: Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, Etc. Forming the Geographical and Topographical Collection Attached to the Library of His Late Majesty King George the Third, and Presented by His Maj. King George the Fourth to the British Museum. London, 1829. Volume 1. p.45.
Title: Armenia vetus in quatuor partes distincta, ad tempora Iustiniani imp. / autore Ph. De la Rue. Old Armenia was divided into four distinct parts, at the time of Justinian, The Imp[erior].
Titled, and proofed by the editor, and the artist in the plate.
Publisher: apud C. Mortier 1699-1783 (Amstelodami). [Amstelodami is a Latin place name for Amsterdam; apud (latin) = at].
Publication date: XVIII C, first edition was in 1653.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving. Hand-colored in outline.
Dimensions: Sheet 18 1/2" x 22 1/2". Mat 22 3/4" x 28 3/4".
Condition: taken from the discarded book, folded in the middle as issued. The edges reinforced verso. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Mat: matted, but with no backing sheet.
Note: to be shipped in a tube, dismantled from the mat.
Catalogue: Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, Etc. Forming the Geographical and Topographical Collection Attached to the Library of His Late Majesty King George the Third, and Presented by His Maj. King George the Fourth to the British Museum. London, 1829. Volume 1. p.45.