Description
Beautiful, antique map of Switzerland. This is an authentic 1818 lithograph published by Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orme in London, & is NOT a computer reproduction. See what Switzerland looked like over 200 years ago. Lots of charming, intricate details & contours, including mountains, rivers, cities & towns. Verso is blank. Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful & rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts. Edition of 1818, printed 1818 Dimensions: approx. 16 1/2" width x 10 3/4" height Features Points of Interest: Switzerland, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany, Bern, Geneva, Basel, Konstanz, Lucerne, Zug, Zürich, Lausanne, Neuchâtel, Fribourg, Aosta, Como, Besançon, Lake Geneva, Rhône River, Alps, Jura Mountains, Lake Neuchâtel, Lake Constance, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, Mont Blanc, & many more. Condition: Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in incredible shape for being over 200 years old. The paper quality is strong. Has light wear, toning, foxing & light margin staining, as well as one fold line, as issued, but this will flatten easily & all will read as vintage character when framed. We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up & shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded. Antique 1818 Switzerland Map By Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orme - Germany, Liechtenstein, Zurich, Lucerne, Lake Geneva, Alps, Mountains
