"A Map of the Western Part of the Roman Empire" and "A Map of the Eastern Part of the Roman Empire", both by Thomas Kitchin, published in .. Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, about 1781. Pair of nicely detailed copper engraved maps, with recent hand colouring. FAULTS - several (flattened) folds, each is very close trimmed to lower left margin, also some edge chipping and the Western map has a closed tear of 10 cms into map area (no loss.) Otherwise very interesting and decorative. Size 48 x 41 cms (Western) and 44 x 41 cms (Eastern), plus margins. Ref G266
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