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Image 1 — Some old maps from my library
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Some old maps from my library

Here are some of my old maps. They are mostly pulled from various books in my library.

First is a map of Hannibal's march through Spain, Gaul, the Alps, and on into Italy during the Second Punic War. Printed 1739.

Second is a map of the Environs of Rome during the Kingdom and Republic. Printed circa 1800.

The third is a map of Sicily in what I assume to be the third century BC, as it was taken from a volume of Rollin's Histoire Romaine which recounts the First Punic War. Printed 1740.

Fourth is a map of Greece about the 3rd century BC(?). Printed circa 1800.

Fifth is a map of Asia Minor in Hellenic times. Printed circa 1780s(?).

Sixth is a map of Egypt, Libya and other neighboring regions in Hellenic times. Printed circa 1800.

Seventh is a map of Numidia in the second century BC roughly. Printed circa 1800.

Eighth is a map (unframed) of the Parthian Empire during the first couple centuries AD. Printed 1749.

Particular credit to Christopher Boyd of Clayton's in Whittier, California for the elegant frames. May God rest his soul. The frames for Numidia and Sicily are my personal favorites.

u/BeatusCervus — 6 days ago

I've enjoyed seeing what others read. Makes you realize just how vast an array of literature exists in the world. Here's some of my shelves. Again, pardon the dust.

u/BeatusCervus — 2 months ago