Gros, C. “Geographical and Historical Map of the Incursions of the Barbarians"

C. Gros. “Geographical and Historical Map of the Incursions of the Barbarians.” From C. V. Lavoisne’s A Complete Genealogical, Historical & Chronological Atlas.

Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son, 1820. 10 3/4 x 15 (map) 16 ½ x 20 ½ (neatlines around text).  Engraved.  Original hand color.  Some separation at center fold.  Else, very good condition.

A colorful and precisely drawn map of Europe, North Africa and part of Asia flanked by columns of text pertaining to the areas of activity for different bands of barbarians.  A lavish account of each band, beginning with the Huns, and concluding with four bands of “Minor Barbarians.”  The combination of an eye-catching map with the lengthy annotation results in an appealing and enlightening artifact.