An antique map from the atlas "Geographical fun : being humourous outlines of various countries, with an introduction and descriptive lines by "Aleph" ( William Harvey). The atlas consists of twelve allegorical colour lithographic maps of European countries which are all are based on pictures drawn by Lilian Lancaster in her fifteenth year to amuse and entertain her sick brother. Published in 1868. The following verse appears beneath the map :-
Thou model chieftain - born in modern days -
Well may thy gallant acts claim classic praise.
Uncompromising friend of liberty!
Thy Photograph ennobles Italy!
Approx 20cms by 24cms.
