GREECE Sparta Restored View Acropolis Mistra - 1882 Antique Print
$ 7.4
Description
GREECE Sparta Restored View Acropolis Mistra - 1882 Antique Print. It was on the right bank of the Evrótas River, about 20 mi from the sea, in the foothills of Mount Taygetus. To the left is the Acropolis, and before it the market place. In the background is the Mount Taygetos with the modern Mistra at its base. Legend/Narrative: Sparta, also called Lacedaemon, was a city in ancient Greece, and capital of Laconia, and the most famous ancient Greek city of the Pelopónnisos. It was on the right bank of the Evrótas River, about 20 mi from the sea, in the foothills of Mount Taygetus. To the left is the Acropolis, and before it the market place. In the foreground the Eurotas with the Platanistas and the Phoibeion to the left. In the background is the Mount Taygetos with the modern Mistra at its base. Print Specifics: Type of print: Wood engraving - Original German antique print Year of printing: not indicated in the print - actual 1882 Publisher: Verlag von W. Spemann, Stuttgart Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Few spots in blank margins. Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.5 inches, (19 x 27 cm), including blank margins (borders) around the images. Paper weight: 2 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin) Reverse side: Blank Note: (1) Green color around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. (2) The detail of the print is sharper than the photo of the print. \ Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998. Five-star service.
